Electrical Engineer (70/30 Elec Bias) Salary: £48,000 - £50,180 + Overtime (1.5x)
Shift Pattern: Continental (4 on / 4 off - Days & Nights)
We’re looking for a hands-on Electrical Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join a busy manufacturing site. This is a replacement role due to a leaver, and we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running within an established engineering team.
The Role You’ll be working on a wide range of heavy manufacturing equipment, carrying out fault finding, breakdowns and planned maintenance across the site.
Key responsibilities include:
* PLC fault finding on Siemens and Mitsubishi

* Electrical fault finding on sensors, relays and control panels

* Maintenance and breakdown support on heavy machinery

* Working on presses, crushers and gearboxes

* Supporting continuous improvement and site reliability

Electrical bias is approximately 70% electrical / 30% mechanical.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications We’re keen to speak to engineers with:
* Experience in a manufacturing environment

* Background in food manufacturing or food recycling (other manufacturing backgrounds considered)

* Strong electrical fault-finding capability

* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering

* A proactive, team-focused approach

Team & Progression * Join a department of 32 engineers, reporting into the Engineering Manager

* Clear opportunity to progress into a Team Leader role in the future

* Supportive team structure with ongoing development

Shift Pattern & Hours * 6am - 6pm

* Continental shift pattern:
4 days on / 4 off / 4 nights on / 4 off

Package & Benefits * Salary: £48,000 - £50,180 (top end dependent on experience)

* Overtime / Shift Allowance: Paid at 1.5x

* Holidays: 20 days + 8 bank holidays

* Pension: NEST

* Life Assurance: 3x salary

* Health Cover: Management level only

* Car/Van: Not provided