Electrical Lead

Andrews Recruitment Group; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Performance-related bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is recruiting an Electrical Lead for a major industrial manufacturing operation in Dunbar, East Lothian. This senior leadership role combines technical oversight with people management and budget control.

You will drive plant reliability, manage high‑voltage infrastructure and implement maintenance strategies to improve uptime and safety. Strong experience in heavy industry environments and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant electrical engineering experience in heavy industry or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience leading or supervising an electrical maintenance team.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage infrastructure and industrial electrical systems.
• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR or CompEx is advantageous.
• Experience with motors, drives, control circuits and industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's electrical engineering and maintenance team.
• Oversee electrical maintenance, reliability and performance across a large plant.
• Manage high-voltage infrastructure, power distribution and equipment.
• Implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Identify recurring faults and opportunities to improve plant reliability.
• Develop long-term replacement and obsolescence plans.
• Plan and deliver engineering improvement projects and capex proposals.
• Manage budgets, expenditure and resources for the department.
• Ensure electrical inspections and compliance with safety regulations.
• Oversee safe execution of electrical works and training of staff.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

High-voltage systems

Budget management

Maintenance strategy

Safety compliance

Capital expenditure

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Lead

Location: Dunbar, East Lothian
Salary: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours per Week
Contract: Permanent

Head of Electrical – Heavy Industry

Andrews Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Electrical Lead for a major industrial manufacturing operation in Dunbar, East Lothian.

This is a senior engineering leadership position with responsibility for electrical maintenance, high-voltage infrastructure, plant reliability, compliance, capital investment and the development of an established electrical engineering team.

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to lead people, manage engineering budgets and deliver measurable improvements in plant performance.

Candidates from cement, aggregates, quarrying, steel, power generation, chemicals, minerals processing and other heavy industrial environments are encouraged to apply.

The Role

As Electrical Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing the site's electrical engineering and maintenance team.
• Overseeing electrical maintenance, reliability and engineering performance across a large industrial plant.
• Managing high-voltage electrical infrastructure, power distribution systems and associated equipment.
• Implementing effective preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Identifying recurring faults, equipment risks and opportunities to improve plant reliability.
• Developing long-term electrical asset replacement and obsolescence plans.
• Planning and delivering engineering improvement projects, including capital expenditure proposals.
• Managing departmental budgets, expenditure and engineering resources.
• Ensuring statutory electrical inspections, compliance checks and remedial works are completed.
• Maintaining compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Overseeing electrical works and ensuring tasks are completed safely and to the required standards.
• Leading team development, performance reviews, technical training and succession planning.
• Working closely with operational and engineering management teams to improve plant availability, efficiency and safety.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this Electrical Lead position, you should have:

• Significant electrical engineering experience within heavy industry or industrial manufacturing.
• Previous experience managing or supervising an electrical engineering or maintenance team.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical infrastructure and industrial electrical systems.
• An electrical engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of ATEX and DSEAR requirements and/or a CompEx qualification.
• Experience with electrical motors, drives, control circuits and industrial equipment.
• A sound understanding of mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of UK electrical safety legislation, including the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, engineering projects and capital expenditure.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
• Cement, aggregates, quarrying or minerals-processing experience.
• Experience developing electrical asset management and reliability strategies.
• Proven success improving plant availability, reducing downtime and controlling maintenance costs.

What's on Offer?

• Excellent salary package
• Performance-related bonus
• Benefits package
• Permanent senior leadership position
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Opportunity to influence engineering strategy, plant reliability and long-term asset investment