Senior Engineer Electrical Bias
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Full-Time | Rotating Shift Pattern
A leading manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated production environment is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with an electrical bias to support site reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.
This is a full-time position working a rotating weekly shift pattern:
Week 1: Early Shift 06:00 to 14:00
Week 2: Late Shift 14:00 to 22:30
Every 5th Friday off
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving, and supporting high-performing manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, acting as a key technical support within the engineering function.Working within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, you will play an important role in maintaining and improving production equipment, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring engineering standards remain compliant and audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and improve production assets, with a strong focus on electrical systems, controls, and automation
Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and equipment reliability initiatives
Respond to breakdowns and lead fault-finding activities to minimise downtime
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions
Support calibration and validation activities across manufacturing equipment
Ensure maintenance activities are completed in line with GMP and quality standards
Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support operational performance
Assist with continuous improvement projects and drive engineering best practices
Provide guidance and technical support to engineers and technicians
Deputise for the Maintenance Manager when required
Essential Skills & Experience
Electrical bias with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capability
Experience working with manufacturing and process equipment such as:
Filling and packaging lines
Conveyors
Sterilisation equipment
Granulators and tablet presses
Water systems and associated utilities
Strong organisational and planning skills
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Time-served engineer xsngvjr with a balanced electrical and mechanical skill set
Minimum 5 years experience within an engineering or maintenance environment
Desirable Experience
Experience leading root cause analysis investigations
Background working within GMP or other regulated manufacturing environments
Continuous improvement and reliability engineering experience
Benefits
The organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Healthcare cash plan
Employee wellbeing support programme
Mental wellbeing app access
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Employee product discounts
Free on-site parking with EV charging
Annual leave plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Enhanced employer pension contribution