Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Company:
Reed Talent Solutions

Salary: £51,300

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

EH11 4HN

Working pattern:
On-site

Job type:
Permanent

Posting date: 24 Aug 2026

Closing date: 23 Sept 2026

Are you an Electrical Engineer who thrives on solving technical challenges, improving equipment performance, and keeping production running at its best? As an Electrical Engineer at our Edinburgh bakery, you'll play a key role in supporting a highly automated manufacturing environment, helping to ensure our iconic biscuits are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

You’ll join an experienced and supportive engineering team where collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are at the heart of what we do. Working with a wide range of modern manufacturing technologies, control systems, and automated equipment, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your expertise while making a visible impact on the performance of the site.

Working on a rotating continental-style shift pattern, you’ll alternate between 12-hour day shifts (6:00am–6:00pm) and night shifts (6:00pm–6:00am). You’ll work an average of 42 hours per week while benefiting from 14 days off every 28-day cycle, providing regular extended breaks and supporting a strong work-life balance alongside a rewarding engineering career.

With ongoing investment in our people and facilities, this is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, embraces innovation, and wants to build a long-term career with one of the UK's leading food manufacturers.

• Be part of a skilled engineering team that supports the performance and reliability of a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing operation.
• Work with a diverse range of electrical systems, automation technologies, and production equipment in a modern food manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence, equipment efficiency, and future-focused engineering solutions.
• Support the delivery of exceptional production standards while helping to maintain a safe, quality-driven, and highly efficient bakery.
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding role where your technical expertise will contribute directly to the success of some of the UK's best-loved biscuit brands.

We are a leading UK food manufacturer, producing a wide range of high-quality bakery products enjoyed by millions of consumers every day.

Our site manufactures premium oat bakes, shortbread products, and own-label ranges supplied to some of the UK's most recognised retailers, food service operators, and household brands. Operating within a fast-paced and highly regulated manufacturing environment, we are committed to delivering exceptional standards of food safety, quality, and customer service.

Employing approximately 150–250 colleagues on site and operating 24/7, we continue to invest in our people, facilities, and future growth. Our success is built on creating a culture where individuals are supported to develop their careers, contribute new ideas, and make a meaningful impact on the business.

We believe our people are the key ingredient to our success. That's why we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding workplace where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Grow your career with genuine development opportunities – whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, expand your leadership capabilities, or take the next step in your career, you'll be supported through training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.

Join a business that invests in its people – you'll become part of a collaborative and supportive culture where knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued and encouraged every day.

Make a real impact – enjoy a role where your contribution is recognised and where you'll have the opportunity to influence performance, drive improvements, and help shape future success.

Benefit from a competitive rewards package – including a range of employee benefits, wellbeing support, pension contributions, annual leave, and additional perks that…