Electrical Engineer - Electrical Compliance & Site Engineering
Location: Lincoln
Working Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 15:30
Friday: 07:30 - 13:00
Major Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a well-established and highly respected engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Lincoln.
This is a key role within the business, responsible for ensuring the safety, compliance and long-term reliability of the site's electrical infrastructure. The successful candidate will act as the site's electrical technical authority, providing leadership, guidance and technical oversight across electrical systems, compliance programmes and engineering projects.
The Role
You will take full responsibility for electrical compliance across the site, ensuring that all systems, installations and procedures meet statutory and regulatory requirements. The role also involves managing inspection and testing programmes, leading electrical improvement projects and providing technical leadership to internal teams and contractors.
Working closely with site engineering and operational teams, you will ensure electrical systems are safe, compliant and capable of supporting both current production needs and future expansion.
Benefits
24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service - opportunity to buy holiday
Pension contribution matched up to 10%
Access to a range of employee discount schemes
Salary dependent on experience
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Early finish every Friday
Salary dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of electrical compliance across the site, ensuring all statutory and regulatory obligations are met.
Manage and maintain the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) programme.
Oversee electrical inspection and testing activities, ensuring work is completed to the required standards.
Identify, prioritise and manage remedial electrical works following inspections or audits.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to site electricians.
Manage and supervise external electrical contractors, ensuring safe and compliant working practices.
Lead and support electrical projects, upgrades and infrastructure improvements across the site.
Maintain accurate electrical compliance documentation and records.
Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures, including safe systems of work and permit controls.
Act as the site electrical technical authority, supporting engineering and operational teams with expert advice.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience within a commercial, industrial or manufacturing electrical environment.
Strong background in electrical inspection and testing, including EICRs.
Experience delivering electrical projects within a live industrial site.
Strong working knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and its practical application.
Ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams and technical drawings.
Experience managing contractors and coordinating site works safely and effectively.
Previous experience in a supervisory, senior electrician or lead engineering role would be advantageous.
Strong attention to detail with a methodical and compliance-focused approach.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work confidently with electricians, contractors and senior management.
Organised, proactive and able to manage priorities in a busy operational environment.
A confident decision-maker who takes ownership and accountability.
Qualifications
Essential
Recognised Electrical Qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
City & Guilds 2391-52 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent
Current BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations
Desirable
HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Membership of a relevant professional body
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health & safety qualification
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering organisation where you can take real ownership of electrical compliance and play a key role in maintaining and improving site infrastructure.
To find out more or apply, please contact Major Recruitment.
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