Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Tiro Associates - Executive Search & Selection; Witham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Day shifts

Performance bonus

Overtime opportunities

Supportive engineering culture

Job summary

HG&Co, a forward-thinking manufacturing business, is hiring an electrically biased engineer in Witham, Essex. The role offers a 4-day week, day shifts, and a clear progression path within a structured environment.

You will ensure reliability and efficiency of site operations through electrical install, fault finding and preventive maintenance, while supporting mechanical work and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Electrically biased engineer with 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing or similar processing environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to take ownership of workload.

Responsibilities

• Electrical installation, fault finding and preventive maintenance.
• Support mechanical breakdowns alongside a mechanical team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Work with Siemens S7 systems and develop PLC skills.

Skills

Electrical bias

18th Edition

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) | 4-Day Week | Career Progression Opportunity

Location: Witham, Essex

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an electrically biased engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This role is particularly suited to an individual seeking greater autonomy, improved work-life balance, and a clear pathway for career progression.

The Opportunity

HG&Co is a forward-thinking, family-owned organisation operating within a stable and well-managed production environment. The site offers a structured yet low-pressure setting, where engineers are trusted to manage their own workload and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This position has been created with succession planning in mind. There is a clear pathway to progress into a Team Leader role within approximately two years, with further long-term potential to move into Engineering Manager level for those with leadership aspirations.

4-day working week (39 hours)

Day shifts only, Monday to Friday

Competitive salary with performance-related bonus

Opportunities for additional earnings through overtime and project work

Supportive and collaborative engineering culture

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of site operations, with responsibilities including:

• Electrical installation, fault finding, and planned preventative maintenance
• Supporting mechanical breakdowns alongside a predominantly mechanical team
• Contributing to continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Working with Siemens S7 systems, with opportunities to further develop PLC skills

Your Profile

• Electrically biased engineer with 18th Edition qualification
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or a similar processing environment
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of workload
• Strong interest in personal development and progression into leadership

About the Business

This is an independent, B-Corp certified organisation with a strong focus on sustainability, people development, and long-term growth. The business has invested significantly in its operations and continues to build a culture centred on continuous improvement and employee engagement.

This role offers a balanced and progressive working environment for engineers looking to develop their careers without compromising on quality of life.