Electrical Engineer – Control Systems & Automation
Location: Cumbria (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
An established and highly regarded multi-disciplinary engineering business is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of electrical control systems projects while developing broader project delivery and stakeholder management responsibilities.
Working across industrial and commercial environments, the successful candidate will be involved in the design, delivery, commissioning, and support of electrical control and automation systems. The position would suit someone with strong technical capability who is looking to progress towards a more project-focused leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Liaise with customers to develop and propose engineering solutions
2. Deliver and commission control systems and automation projects
3. Produce electrical and control system drawings and associated documentation
4. Provide fault finding and technical support on existing control systems
5. Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation and site procedures
6. Complete safety documentation including RAMS, risk assessments, and pre-start checks
7. Support project planning, organisation, and delivery activities
8. Carry out electrical isolations where required
9. Ensure compliance documentation is completed accurately and on time
Essential Requirements
10. Minimum 5 years’ experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
11. Relevant electrical engineering qualification
12. Experience with control systems, automation, and instrumentation
13. Strong fault-finding and machine control systems experience
14. Ability to produce method statements and risk assessments
15. Experience organising and delivering engineering projects
16. Excellent communication and organisational skills
17. Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
18. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
Desirable Experience
19. Control panel design or modification experience
20. Experience producing electrical CAD drawings
21. Control system design experience
Additional Information
22. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional out-of-hours or weekend work as required
23. Hybrid working options available for the right candidate
24. Relocation support may be considered
25. Candidates located within the Cumbria or Lancashire region would be advantageous
Benefits
26. Company vehicle
27. Pension and salary sacrifice scheme
28. Annual and holiday bonus schemes
29. Company sick pay
30. Training and development opportunities
31. Gym membership
32. Cycle to work scheme
33. Company uniform
34. Access to physiotherapy appointments
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.