Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer - Dungannon

Salary: £57,963 including shift (continental shift)

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing organisation on the appointment of an Electrical Engineer in Dungannon .

Reporting to the Chargehand and Engineering Coordinators, you will work closely with Production to ensure site machinery operates safely, efficiently and reliably. This is a hands-on role suited to a time-served Electrical Engineer with strong industrial experience and a background in automated manufacturing environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to develop their career within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, with strong exposure to automated machinery and continuous improvement.

In your new role:

• Carry out electrical installation work across both single and three-phase systems
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on PLC-controlled and automated machinery
• Carry out fault finding and maintenance on single and three-phase motors
• Complete planned preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and relevant records
• Read, interpret and work from electrical drawings and schematics
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment
• Assist with re-engineering and equipment improvement projects where required
• Carry out scale calibration and general electrical maintenance
• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and minimise disruption to production
• Provide technical support and guidance to Production teams when required
• Work closely with Engineering colleagues to identify recurring faults and improve equipment reliability
• Ensure all maintenance and electrical activities are completed in line with Health & Safety requirements
• Support the smooth and efficient running of production machinery across the site

What you will need to succeed:

• Time-served Electrician / Electrical Engineer
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical qualification
• Proven industrial electrical experience
• Strong fault-finding experience on automated and PLC-controlled machinery
• Experience working with single and three-phase motors
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Strong electrical diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Good reasoning and decision-making ability
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with Production and Engineering teams

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Laheen , on the Engineering Desk , today.