Production Engineer - Electrical Bias

Cornwall Staff Agency Limited; Padstow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Staff Agency Limited is recruiting a permanent Electrical Engineer (Production Engineer - Electrical Bias) to join our client near Padstow, Cornwall, England. You will carry out planned repair and maintenance of printing and bookbinding machinery, ensure compliance with standards, and support site equipment projects.

Role requires hands-on maintenance in a fast-paced environment, supervision of apprentices, and involvement in health & safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of production machinery.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A proactive, flexible, and problem-solving approach.
• Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 27001.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned repair and maintenance of printing and bookbinding machinery, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards.
• Conduct daily repair, maintenance, and inspection of ancillary site and building equipment.
• Support installation and project work on equipment within the printing and bookbinding trade, as well as other site equipment.
• Work independently and proactively to maintain high standards of maintenance and health & safety.
• Assist in supervising and training apprentices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance operations.
• Undertake any reasonable duties associated with the role.
• Perform regular testing (PAT, fixed wiring inspections, RCD testing) to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Recommend and implement improvements or modifications to electrical systems and machinery.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial equipment

Health & safety

Problem solving

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client, an established Bindery firm based near Padstow are seeking a permanent electrical engineer to join their team.

What we offer:

• Monday - Friday
• Shift pattern will be arranged.

The role:

• Carry out planned repair and maintenance of printing and bookbinding machinery, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards.
• Conduct daily repair, maintenance, and inspection of ancillary site and building equipment.
• Support installation and project work on equipment within the printing and bookbinding trade, as well as other site equipment.
• Work independently and proactively to maintain high standards of maintenance and health & safety.
• Assist in supervising and training apprentices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance operations.
• Undertake any reasonable duties associated with the role.
• Perform regular testing (PAT, fixed wiring inspections, RCD testing) to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Recommend and implement improvements or modifications to electrical systems and machinery.

Qualifications and relevant experience:

• Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of production machinery.
• City & Guilds/NVQ in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A proactive, flexible, and problem-solving approach.
• Experience with industry standard systems and processes (ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 27001).

Production Engineer - Electrical Bias Padstow, Cornwall, England