NVQ Industrial Electrical Engineer

Acorn Recruitment; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an NVQ-qualified Industrial Electrical Engineer for a permanent role in Devon. You will provide essential electrical support for fixed plant and equipment, ensuring maximum availability and reliability. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and experience in electrical maintenance. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,700 per year with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Opportunity to work on a variety of projects

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical or multi-skilled indentured apprenticeship, qualified to NVQ Level 3.
• Experience of electrical systems maintenance within an industrial operations environment.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical support for all key fixed plant and equipment.
• Carry out planned, scheduled, routine, and reactive maintenance.
• React quickly to unplanned downtime to minimise production loss.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

PLCs

Variable Speed Drives

Job description

NVQ Industrial Electrical Engineer

Devon | £35,700 per year | 7.30am - 4.30pm | Monday - Friday | Permanent

Overview

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an NVQ-qualified Industrial Electrical Engineer to join our client's operations in Devon. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to provide electrical support for key fixed plant and equipment at Devon Ball Clays operations, ensuring maximum plant availability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical support for all key fixed plant and equipment.
• Carry out planned, scheduled, routine, and reactive maintenance, including fault finding, diagnostics, and rectification work.
• React quickly to unplanned downtime to minimise production loss and improve equipment efficiency.
• Deliver sustenance and improvement projects and CER equipment installations.
• Work safely and in full compliance with company rules, procedures, and relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Requirements

• Recognised electrical or multi-skilled indentured apprenticeship, qualified to NVQ Level 3.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience of electrical systems maintenance within an industrial operations environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of PLCs and Variable Speed Drives is advantageous.
• Flexible, self-reliant, and able to work as part of a small team or independently.
• Positive attitude, with the ability to work under pressure and take ownership of tasks.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a production environment.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Mechanical cross-skilling and experience.
• Experience with mobile plant or light vehicles.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,700 per year.
• Daywork schedule: 7.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Occasional additional attendance where required.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects in a key operational role.

Interested?

Apply now with your CV or contact the Acorn by Synergie team for more information about this permanent opportunity.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.