Senior Electrical Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Flint; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to improve manufacturing efficiency at a modern facility. Responsibilities include problem-solving, leading maintenance upgrades, and managing significant capital projects. Interested candidates should possess strong hands-on electrical skills, relevant qualifications, and experience in high-volume manufacturing. A competitive salary and performance bonus are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in downtime analysis and implementing preventative strategies.
• At least 5 years in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience leading capex projects and engineering upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Review downtime data and identify breakdown causes.
• Implement practical solutions and recommend automation improvements.
• Lead preventative and planned maintenance programmes.
• Mentor and develop the technician team to achieve higher performance.

Skills

Electrical/Automation skill set

Hands-on problem-solving ability

Leadership skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree, HND, or HNC qualified (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA

ProfNet

HMI systems

Job description

Automation/ Senior Electrical Engineer – Drive Efficiency & Innovation

Location: Commutable from Deeside, Flint and Holywell
Salary: £68,000 + up to 10% Profit Bonus
Hours: Days Monday–Friday (early finish every Friday!)

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer who thrives on problem-solving, making improvements, and leading technical projects? This is your chance to take ownership of a modern, fast-paced manufacturing site where your expertise will directly shape plant performance, reliability, and efficiency.

This isn’t just maintenance — it’s about finding smarter ways to keep the lines running, from analysing downtime data to planning upgrades and leading major engineering projects.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary plus up to 10% bonus linked to site performance
• Days only – with an early finish every Friday
• The opportunity to influence major capital projects and future-proof manufacturing lines
• A role where your ideas and improvements genuinely make a difference
• A supportive environment where you’ll lead, coach, and develop a skilled team

What you’ll be doing

• Review downtime data to identify why breakdowns happen — is it electrical, mechanical, PLC-related, or equipment obsolescence?
• Implement practical solutions, from upgrading rollers to recommending automation improvements.
• Use Parana Shire systems to build, schedule, and manage maintenance tasks as part of the wider strategy.
• Lead preventative and planned maintenance programmes that drive uptime and reliability.
• Supervise contractors, issue work permits, and ensure all external work meets site safety and compliance standards.
• Represent Engineering in cross-functional meetings, acting as the technical voice to influence decisions.
• Deliver and manage significant capital investment projects.
• Track performance through clear KPIs, showing improvements in your area and across your team.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support when needed, solving complex engineering challenges.
• Mentor and develop the technician team to achieve higher performance and technical growth.

What we’re looking for

• Electrical/Automation skill set with strong hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Proficient in Siemens S7, TIA, ProfNet & HMI systems.
• Degree, HND, or HNC qualified (or equivalent experience) with at least 5 years in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in downtime analysis and implementing preventative strategies.
• Strong experience leading capex projects and engineering upgrades.
• Confident in supervising contractors and managing work permits.
• Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• Calm, methodical, and decisive when working under pressure.

If you’re an Experienced automation/ Electrical Engineer who wants to make a real impact, influence site performance, and enjoy the benefits of a role with genuine autonomy and support, we’d love to hear from you.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation