Senior Engineer – Electrical Bias
Full-Time | Rotating Shift Pattern
A leading manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated production environment is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with an electrical bias to support site reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.
This is a full-time position working a rotating weekly shift pattern:
Week 1: Early Shift – 06:00 to 14:00
Week 2: Late Shift – 14:00 to 22:30
Every 5th Friday off
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving, and supporting high-performing manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will combine hands‑on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, acting as a key technical support within the engineering function.Working within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, you will play an important role in maintaining and improving production equipment, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring engineering standards remain compliant and audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve production assets, with a strong focus on electrical systems, controls, and automation
- Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and equipment reliability initiatives
- Respond to breakdowns and lead fault‑finding activities to minimise downtime
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions
- Support calibration and validation activities across manufacturing equipmentEnsure maintenance activities are completed in line with GMP and quality standards
- Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support operational performance
- Assist with continuous improvement projects and drive engineering best practices
- Provide guidance and technical support to engineers and technicians
- Deputise for the Maintenance Manager when required
Essential Skills & Experience
- Electrical bias with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capability
- Experience working with manufacturing and process equipment such as: Filling and packaging lines, Conveyors, Sterilisation equipment, Granulators and tablet presses, Water systems and associated utilities
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Time‑served engineer with a balanced electrical and mechanical skill set
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within an engineering or maintenance environment
Desirable Experience
- Experience leading root cause analysis investigations
- Background working within GMP or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Continuous improvement and reliability engineering experience
Benefits
The organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee wellbeing support programme
- Mental wellbeing app access
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee product discounts
- Free on‑site parking with EV charging
- Annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
