Lead Electrical Engineer

CV Technical; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,250 - 74,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

CV Technical is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Milton Keynes to command electrical compliance, standards and controls across the facility. You will work directly with the Engineering Manager as the site’s electrical authority.

The role offers leadership responsibility, on-the-job development, and ongoing training within a secure, reputable manufacturing company. A strong background in electrical systems and manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with HNC or equivalent.
• Strong electrical knowledge and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 18th Edition certification is preferred.
• PLC programming and interrogation experience is advantageous but not required; training provided where needed.
• Proactive, self-starting mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the site’s Electrical Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Leading troubleshooting and continuous improvement of electrical and control systems.
• Overseeing PLC, HMI, AC drive and servo control systems, supporting fault-finding and improvements.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring engineers in electrical fault-finding and controls.
• Managing technical documentation and supporting the standardisation of control components across the site.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Time-served apprenticeship with HNC or equivalent

18th Edition certification

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer

Milton Keynes

Days

£65,000 + Overtime + Benefits

We are looking for a motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to join a market leading manufacturer in their respective field. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will be the lead electrical authority on site, taking ownership of all electrical compliance, standards and controls across the facility.

You will be supported by an experienced and welcoming engineering team, giving you the backing needed to succeed while leading electrical activities from the front. This role offers real responsibility, alongside ongoing training and development - with additional courses provided where required to strengthen your skillset.

This position will suit a strong electrical engineer who is ready to step into a leadership role within a secure and stable company.

Role Description

• Acting as the site’s Electrical Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Leading troubleshooting and continuous improvement of electrical and control systems.
• Overseeing PLC, HMI, AC drive and servo control systems, supporting fault-finding and improvements.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring engineers in electrical fault-finding and controls.
• Managing technical documentation and supporting the standardisation of control components across the site.

Skills and Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with HNC or equivalent.
• Strong electrical knowledge, ideally with 18th Edition certification.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• PLC programming and interrogation experience would be advantageous, but you do not need to be a PLC expert. Training can be provided where required.
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• In return for your commitment, my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer, with clear responsibility, support around you, and ongoing development opportunities.