Head of Electrical

Location: Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland
Salary: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours per Week
Contract: Permanent

Andrews Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Head of Electrical for a major industrial manufacturing operation in Dunbar, East Lothian.

This is a senior engineering leadership position with responsibility for electrical maintenance, high-voltage infrastructure, plant reliability, compliance, capital investment and the development of an established electrical engineering team.

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to lead people, manage engineering budgets and deliver measurable improvements in plant performance.

Candidates from cement, aggregates, quarrying, steel, power generation, chemicals, minerals processing and other heavy industrial environments are encouraged to apply.

As Head of Electrical, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing the site's electrical engineering and maintenance team.
• Overseeing electrical maintenance, reliability and engineering performance across a large industrial plant.
• Managing high-voltage electrical infrastructure, power distribution systems and associated equipment.
• Implementing effective preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Identifying recurring faults, equipment risks and opportunities to improve plant reliability.
• Developing long-term electrical asset replacement and obsolescence plans.
• Planning and delivering engineering improvement projects, including capital expenditure proposals.
• Managing departmental budgets, expenditure and engineering resources.
• Ensuring statutory electrical inspections, compliance checks and remedial works are completed.
• Maintaining compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Overseeing electrical works and ensuring tasks are completed safely and to the required standards.
• Leading team development, performance reviews, technical training and succession planning.
• Working closely with operational and engineering management teams to improve plant availability, efficiency and safety.

To be considered for this Head of Electrical position, you should have:

• Significant electrical engineering experience within heavy industry or industrial manufacturing.
• Previous experience managing or supervising an electrical engineering or maintenance team.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical infrastructure and industrial electrical systems.
• An electrical engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of ATEX and DSEAR requirements and/or a Comp Ex qualification.
• Experience with electrical motors, drives, control circuits and industrial equipment.
• A sound understanding of mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of UK electrical safety legislation, including the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, engineering projects and capital expenditure.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
• Cement, aggregates, quarrying or minerals-processing experience.
• Experience developing electrical asset management and reliability strategies.
• Proven success improving plant availability, reducing downtime and controlling maintenance costs.

• Excellent salary package
• Performance-related bonus
• Benefits package
• Permanent senior leadership position
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Opportunity to influence engineering strategy, plant reliability and long-term asset investment