Multi-Skilled Engineer; Electrical Bias

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Employment Type

Employment Type

Permanent

Country

Country United Kingdom

Location

Location Glasgow

Business Area

Business Area Operations

Workplace Type

Workplace Type Onsite

About Princes The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Job Purpose

Princes Group PLC is a leading force in the food and drink manufacturing industry, renowned for its rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

As a key member of the Production team reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operations and delivering exceptional value to millions of customers.

You will be contributing towards the planning, execution and governance of automation and electrical compliance activities across the Glasgow site, ensuring the site remains electrically compliant with statutory and Princes Group requirements. Also, you will support the manufacturing mechanical and automation layer, to ensure high levels of machine availability.

• Electrical Multiskilled Engineer, Competency Classification C3
• Responsible for availability, operation & maintenance LV networks through contract partners
• Responsible for adhering to Princes Group safe systems of work
• Ensure compliance with Princes Group Standards, EAWR, CDM, DSEAR, and all relevant regulations.
• Ensure all repairs mechanical and electrical are to the highest safety standard

• Implement best‑practice compliance methodologies and continuous automation improvement principles.
• Provide automation and control support to ensure production assets run to optimal efficiency.
• Work with PLC control systems preferably Siemens

• Manage contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure high‑quality outcomes
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and asset optimisation across the site.

• Demonstrated ability to support engineering projects.
• Basic skills of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

• Understanding of manufacturing engineering, ideally within food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical or FMCG environments.
• Knowledge of automation, utilities, and electrical compliance.
• Hands on working knowledge of PLCs control and electrical principles for Power, Automation & Control. With a working appreciation for mechanical engineering principles.

• Proficient knowledge of relevant engineering legislation.
• Ability to coordinate safe systems of work and ensure robust contractor management.

• Experience delivering cost‑effective solutions without compromising quality or safety.

• Confident decision‑maker with accountability.
• Excellent communicator who builds strong relationships across operations and engineering teams.
• Able to translate technical concepts into clear business language.
• Problem‑Solving & Critical Thinking.
• Analytical skills with the ability to develop practical solutions.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and balancing competing priorities.
• Drive for Results.
• Delivers in your multi skilled electrical field, work packages to agreed timelines and standards.
• Demonstrates resilience, urgency, and a continuous improvement…