Senior Electrical Automation Engineer - Lead Manufacturing Line

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Automation Engineer. The role involves leading maintenance activities on production lines, managing a small electrical team, and ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should possess a relevant Electrical Apprenticeship and strong knowledge of PLC and automation systems. The position offers a competitive salary, annual pay reviews, a quarterly bonus, and a generous benefits package including private healthcare and a defined contribution pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days annual holiday

Annual pay review

Quarterly bonus scheme

Private healthcare (individual cover)

Leading defined contribution pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts with major brands

Qualifications

• Experience in managing personnel and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, automation, and control systems.
• Solid hands–on maintenance experience in manufacturing or process industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical maintenance activity across a major manufacturing line.
• Drive safety performance and embed a zero-harm culture.
• Manage and develop a small electrical team plus external contractors.
• Deliver effective fault-finding and improvement work.

Skills

Managing personnel and contractors

PLC, automation and control systems

AC & DC inverter drives

Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

Solid hands–on maintenance experience

Understanding of statutory requirements

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

Electrical Engineering (HNC/Degree)

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Automation Engineer. The role involves leading maintenance activities on production lines, managing a small electrical team, and ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should possess a relevant Electrical Apprenticeship and strong knowledge of PLC and automation systems. The position offers a competitive salary, annual pay reviews, a quarterly bonus, and a generous benefits package including private healthcare and a defined contribution pension scheme.