Electrical Project Engineer

REAL PERSONNEL LTD; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Day shifts

40-hour week

Job summary

Real Personnel Ltd. is actively recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company in Stourbridge.

The role combines electrical maintenance, fault finding, installations and improvement projects across two sites, with a hands-on approach in a busy foundry environment. You will read electrical drawings, interpret PLC ladder logic and work independently to enhance machinery reliability while meeting health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial/foundry setting is essential.
• Strong fault-finding skills across control circuits and three-phase equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and PLC ladder diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical maintenance, installations and repairs on industrial machinery.
• Diagnosing faults on control circuits and three-phase equipment.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, circuit diagrams and PLC ladder logic.
• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to machinery performance and reliability.
• Maintaining motors, wiring, switches and electrical control systems.
• Supporting electrical projects across two sites.
• Working with contractors and suppliers when required.
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Three-phase systems

PLC ladder diagrams

Fault finding

Independent worker

Education

Apprentice-trained electrician

17th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

PLC programming

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer - £40,000

Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Overtime: £22.00 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (staggered day shifts between 5am-5pm)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

Real Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Stourbridge.

This is a varied, hands-on engineering role within a busy foundry environment, combining electrical maintenance, fault finding, installations and improvement projects across two manufacturing sites.

We're looking for someone with a strong industrial electrical background who can work independently, tackle breakdowns and help improve machinery reliability.

Duties Include

• Carrying out electrical maintenance, installations and repairs on industrial machinery.
• Diagnosing electrical faults on control circuits and three-phase equipment.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, circuit diagrams and PLC ladder logic.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to breakdowns.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to machinery performance and reliability.
• Maintaining motors, wiring, switches and electrical control systems.
• Supporting electrical engineering projects across two manufacturing sites.
• Working with contractors and suppliers when required.
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Apprentice-trained electrician with relevant electrical qualifications.
• Minimum 17th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems and AC/DC fault finding.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and PLC ladder diagrams.
• Previous industrial electrical maintenance or installation experience.
• IPAF/MEWP qualification.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional weekends.

Desirable

• Siemens S7 PLC knowledge.
• Experience within foundry, steel or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.
• FLT, overhead crane or working-at-height qualifications.

What's on Offer

• £40,000 annual salary.
• Overtime paid at £22 per hour.
• 40-hour working week.
• Day shifts.
• Varied electrical maintenance and improvement projects.
• Opportunity to work within an established manufacturing business.