Site Electrical Engineer

James Walker; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing organization in Cockermouth seeks a Site Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical safety, compliance, and maintenance operations. This role requires an individual with significant experience as a Senior Authorised Person, involved in statutory compliance and provide technical leadership across electrical systems. Ideal candidates will have relevant NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications with a strong background in managing electrical contracts and teams. This position is full-time and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Previous compliance accountability in the SAP role.
• Proven ability to manage electrical contractors and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and control electrical safety and statutory compliance.
• Approve and issue Electrical Permits-to-Work.
• Review electrical designs for compliance.

Skills

Electrical Duty Holder / SAP Role

Team & Contractor Supervision

Auditing & Compliance Management

Project Support & Design Review

Education

Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds 2357, 2365 or equivalent

LV Authorisation (BS EN 50110 compliant)

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

Wiring Regulations - BS 7671:2018

Job description

Site Electrical Engineer

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Work hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:00, Friday 08:00–13:00.

About James Walker

A private owned global manufacturing organization, supplying a vast range of high-performance fluid sealing products and associated knowledge-based services to virtually every industry sector. With state-of-the-art skills in materials technology, particularly relating to elastomers, polymers, composites and engineering plastics plus extensive expertise in precision machining of exotic alloys for metallic seals, and tension control fasteners for bolted joints.

Your Role

As the Site Electrical Engineer you will lead and control all aspects of electrical safety, statutory compliance, and engineering governance across the James Walker Cockermouth site. You will act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) and Electrical Duty Holder (EDH) under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR), ensuring that all electrical systems are installed, maintained, and operated safely. This is a statutory, high-accountability role providing both technical leadership and legal compliance oversight for the site’s electrical infrastructure, projects, and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain and regularly review the Electrical Safety Rules and Authorisation Matrix
• Act as the Responsible Engineer for the site’s High Voltage (HV) electrical network, including management of the COMA electrical safety arrangements and liaison with the external Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and COMA site representative.
• Maintain oversight of the HV COMA agreement, ensuring inspections, switching, and maintenance activities are controlled in accordance with the site’s COMA safety case and EAWR requirements.
• Coordinate HV system maintenance, isolations, and contractor works in collaboration with the authorised HV service provider.

Electrical Safety Management

• Serve as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) controlling electrical work, permits, and isolations.
• Approve and issue Electrical Permits-to-Work (PTW), LOTO.
• Lead investigations into any electrical incident or near miss and implement corrective actions.

Technical Oversight & System Integrity

• Provide expert technical guidance on electrical distribution, control, automation, and machine safety systems.
• Review electrical designs, specifications, and contractor RAMS for projects and maintenance.

Competence, Training & Authorisation

• Develop & Maintain the Electrical Training & Competency Matrix (SQEP Framework).
• Mentor and technically support maintenance electricians and apprentices.
• Provide toolbox talks, technical briefs, and updates to keep the workforce compliant and informed.

Projects, Modifications & Contractor Control

• Review electrical elements of CAPEX projects for compliance and safe design.
• Support the Project Team.

Documentation & Record Management

• Maintain all statutory electrical documentation
• Ensure controlled document storage in SharePoint / Engineering Drive per site document control procedure.

About you

Skill & Experience

• Industrial / Manufacturing Environment
• Electrical Duty Holder / SAP Role - Previous experience acting as Senior Authorised Person or Senior Electrical Engineer with compliance accountability.
• Team & Contractor Supervision - Experience managing electrical personnel and external contractors.
• Auditing & Compliance Management - Proven track record of implementing or auditing electrical safety frameworks.
• Project Support & Design Review - Experience contributing to electrical project scopes, design reviews, and commissioning.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds 2357, 2365, or equivalent
• LV Authorisation (BS EN 50110 compliant)
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
• Wiring Regulations - BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition, latest amendment)

Preferred Qualifications

• HNC / HND in Electrical or Control Engineering
• ECS Gold Card
• NEBOSH General / Technical Certificate
• EAWR & HSG85-specific training
• Awareness or willingness to undertake HV Authorised Person (11kV) training and COMA electrical network management training.

Application End Date

07/12/2025

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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