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Electrical Engineer (Diagnostics / PLC Systems)
£50,000 - £55,000 + Company Pension + 29 Days Holiday + Company Sick Pay + Career Development + Overtime
Penrith
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a hands-on role within a well-established manufacturing environment, offering long-term stability and the chance to make a real impact?
On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join, a family bakery with over 75 years of experience producing high-quality cakes, sweet pastries, and Free From products for the UK's leading retailers and coffee shop chains. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving our production equipment, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.
This is the ideal role for an engineer with strong electrical skills, who enjoys problem-solving and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work alongside a dedicated team, contributing to the ongoing success of a company that values quality, innovation, and its people.
The Role
Deliver effective electrical engineering support and occasional mechanical assistance across the department
Respond to breakdowns, carry out maintenance, repairs, and installations on a variety of manufacturing production equipment
Troubleshoot electrical issues, applying a methodical approach to identify faults and complete repairs
Work in compliance with Health & Safety, HACCP, and hygiene requirements
Provide input to continuous improvement initiatives within the site
Ensure all equipment meets statutory health and safety standards
Work a two-week early/later shift rotation, including emergency on-call cover (no rostered night shifts)
The Person
Experience with PLC and electronically controlled equipment, with the ability to diagnose and repair faults
Qualified to the latest IEE wiring regulations (desirable but not essential)
The Benefits
Competitive salary
29 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Company sick pay
Free fruit, tea, and coffee
Free onsite parking
Discounted cakes
REFERENCE: BBBH 21247
Key Words: Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Manufacturing, FMCG, PLC, Food Production, Preventative Maintenance, Cumbria
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.
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