Lead Electrical Engineer - PLC & Safety Excellence

ZEST (UK) LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced benefits package

Excellent pension

Healthcare

Job summary

ZEST (UK) LTD in Birmingham is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead electrical safety, compliance and engineering standards on site. This role is a Monday to Friday days position, offering a challenging environment within a manufacturing operation.

You will oversee fault diagnosis, PLC systems, project execution, and staff authorisations while driving continuous improvement and adherence to site standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and electrical safety standards.
• Ability to lead audits and drive compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support for fault diagnosis and root cause analysis on production machinery.
• Maintain, upgrade and develop PLC control systems and documentation.
• Lead and support electrical engineering projects from installation to commissioning.
• Manage electrical authorisations and competency certification for staff.
• Ensure appropriate skills, training and authorisation levels are maintained.
• Conduct regular electrical audits to ensure safety and site standards.

Job description

ZEST (UK) LTD in Birmingham is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead electrical safety, compliance and engineering standards on site. This role is a Monday to Friday days position, offering a challenging environment within a manufacturing operation.

You will oversee fault diagnosis, PLC systems, project execution, and staff authorisations while driving continuous improvement and adherence to site standards.