Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Princes Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14.5% Pension – employer contributes

Buy 5 extra holiday days

Family-friendly policies

Critical illness cover

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Princes Group PLC, a leading food and drink manufacturer, seeks a Multiskilled Electrical Engineer at the Glasgow site. You will drive electrical safety, maintain LV networks, and support automation to maximise asset availability.

You will manage contractors, coordinate with engineering and operations, and champion continuous improvement while complying with safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• ONC calibre with electrical or multiskilled apprenticeship and hands-on experience.
• Experience with electrical automation in fast-moving manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of Electricity at Work Act and HS legislation.
• Technical understanding of plant and automation equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical and mechanical safety and compliance across the Glasgow site.
• Provide automation and control support for production assets.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders for quality outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, asset optimisation and cost savings.

Skills

Electrical multiskilled

PLC control systems

Electrical safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

ONC in Electrical

Tools

Siemens PLC

Electrical instrumentation

Contractor management

Job description

Role Description

Princes Group PLC is a leading force in the food and drink manufacturing industry, renowned for its rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Job Purpose

Princes Group PLC is a leading force in the food and drink manufacturing industry, renowned for its rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

As a key member of the Production team reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operations and delivering exceptional value to millions of customers.

You will be contributing towards the planning, execution and governance of automation and electrical compliance activities across the Glasgow site, ensuring the site remains electrically compliant with statutory and Princes Group requirements. Also, you will support the manufacturing mechanical and automation layer, to ensure high levels of machine availability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical & Mechanical Safety

• Electrical Multiskilled Engineer, Competency Classification C3
• Responsible for availability, operation & maintenance LV networks through contract partners
• Responsible for adhering to Princes Group safe systems of work
• Ensure compliance with Princes Group Standards, EAWR, CDM, DSEAR, and all relevant regulations.
• Ensure all repairs mechanical and electrical are to the highest safety standard

Automation

• Implement best- practice compliance methodologies and continuous automation improvement principles.
• Provide automation and control support to ensure production assets run to optimal efficiency.
• Work with PLC control systems preferably Siemens

Delivery

• Manage contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and asset optimisation across the site.

COMPETENCIES

Project Engineering

• Demonstrated ability to support engineering projects.
• Basic skills of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Engineering Expertise

• Understanding of manufacturing engineering, ideally within food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical or FMCG environments.
• Knowledge of automation, utilities, and electrical compliance.
• Hands on working knowledge of PLCs control and electrical principles for Power, Automation & Control. With a working appreciation for mechanical engineering principles.

Safety & Compliance

• Proficient knowledge of relevant engineering legislation.
• Ability to coordinate safe systems of work and ensure robust contractor management.

Commercial Acumen

• Experience delivering cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or safety.

Leadership Behaviours

• Confident decision-maker with accountability.
• Excellent communicator who builds strong relationships across operations and engineering teams.
• Able to translate technical concepts into clear business language.
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking.
• Analytical skills with the ability to develop practical solutions.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and balancing competing priorities.
• Drive for Results.
• Delivers in your multi skilled electrical field, work packages to agreed timelines and standards.
• Demonstrates resilience, urgency, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Role Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• ONC calibre individual with an Electrical or Multiskilled Apprenticeship foundation. With Extensive hands-on technical experience problem solving, working efficiently and confidently with electrical control systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical automation operations within a complex fast moving manufacturing environment, preferably Food/FMCG.
• Experience of delivering results against, service levels and electrical safety standards.
• Proficient understanding of Electricity at Work Act 1989, and current H&S legislation.
• Technical understanding of process plant and automation equipment within an automated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Low voltage safety qualifications BS7671, C&G2391 etc
• Previous role, ideally an Electrical Multiskilled Engineer
• Demonstrated engineering experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or chemical / pharmaceutical with a proven track record of improving asset performance.
• Basic understanding of Siemens, Asi, Profinet, Ethernet, Profibus Automation Platforms.

Benefits

• 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
• Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Critical Illness Cover
• Learning & Development Opportunities

Benefits

• 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
• Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Critical Illness Cover
• Learning & Development Opportunities

Country United Kingdom

Location Glasgow

Business Area Operations

Workplace Type Onsite

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.