Plant Engineer (Electrical Bias)

HR GO Recruitment; Walwen; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Engineer with electrical bias. You will oversee electrical maintenance, lead a team of technicians, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in manufacturing settings. This full-time role is based in Holywell, offering a permanent position with day shifts from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proficiency with PLC fault diagnostics.
• Strong adherence to HSE and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering technicians.
• Implement and oversee planned maintenance.
• Manage shutdowns and capital projects.

Skills

Team Leadership

Electrical Maintenance

Automation Systems

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7/TIA

Elecosoft CMMS

Job description

Overview

Position: Plant Engineer Electrical Bias

Location: Holywell

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

Hours: Days Monday-Friday

Role Overview

We\'re seeking a technically strong and hands‑on Plant Engineer to lead electrical and automation maintenance, develop preventative strategies, and support production, quality, safety, and control initiatives. You\'ll oversee a team of technicians, manage CMMS tasks, and drive continuous improvement and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Workload Planning
  • Lead and mentor engineering technicians; allocate daily maintenance tasks efficiently
  • Develop a training matrix to ensure team competency
• Electrical & Automation Maintenance
  • Implement and oversee planned and preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automated system faults
  • Work with Siemens S7/TIA, Profinet, HMI interfaces, and other automation tools
• Technical Projects & CMMS Management
  • Manage shutdowns, capital projects, and process improvements
  • Capture maintenance data, feedback, and lessons learnt in Elecosoft CMMS
  • Partner with stores for spare parts and stock management
• Process Improvement & KPI Reporting
  • Design systems for condition monitoring and root‑cause analysis
  • Generate KPIs to track downtime, response time, and maintenance efficiency
• Compliance & Safety Assurance
  • Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, CE marking, and site safety policies
  • Provide clear engineering documentation and compliance updates
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work with Production, Quality, Safety, and Controls teams to align maintenance with operational needs
  • Participate in procurement, recruitment, and training initiatives

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical/Automation Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years in high‑volume manufacturing or industrial environments
• Proficiency with Siemens S7/TIA, Profinet, HMI, and PLC fault diagnostics
• Experience with Elecosoft or similar CMMS
• Strong project management and shutdown planning experience
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organisation skills
• Strong adherence to HSE and compliance standards

Desirable:

• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Formal electrical installation certification
• Exposure to cold rolling processes
• Project/process improvement certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, CPE)

Application Contact

Please contact Nicola at HRGO recruitment regarding the Plant Engineer role on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) email (url removed)