Electrical Engineer

Electrician

Sector: Food Manufacturing (non-meat)

Location: Suffolk

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £41,637 per annum

Hours: Days – Monday to Friday

iSQ Recruitment is looking for an experienced Electrician to join a well‑established, busy, food manufacturing site in Suffolk. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem‑solving, and being part of a friendly, supportive team.

In this hands‑on, site‑based position, you’ll be responsible for a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, electrical fault‑finding, and the delivery of small improvement projects. Working within a fast‑moving production environment, you’ll help ensure that equipment runs reliably, safely, and to the highest standards.

Please note: This client does not offer Visa sponsorship; only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK, a full UK driving licence / own vehicle, and relevant experience will be considered.

What’s On Offer

• Typically Monday to Friday days (40‑hour week).
• Flexibility on start/finish times.
• Standby allowance for being on call every other week, plus overtime payment for any callouts.
• Opportunity to be part of a small, expanding maintenance team where your input will make a real impact.
• Supportive working environment with long‑term job stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical servicing, repairs, and maintenance across a diverse range of plant and equipment.
• Conduct fault finding, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance tasks to minimise breakdowns.
• Work confidently with electrical drawings, schematics, and symbols.
• Support and manage small‑scale electrical projects from design through to installation and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical and safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and implement improvements.

Essential Criteria

• A recognised electrical apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Previous experience within production / manufacturing.
• Strong fault‑finding and analytical skills with a logical approach to problem solving.
• Experience working with PLCs, VSDs, soft starts, sensors, weighing equipment, and general process control systems.
• A solid understanding of preventative maintenance practices and production plant operations.
• The ability to work independently and manage small‑scale improvement projects.
• Flexibility to be on call every other week.
• Full UK driving licence & access to own car.
• Full Right to Work in the UK.

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with Mitsubishi or Siemens PLCs and software.
• A multi‑skilled background with mechanical or pneumatics knowledge.
• Inspection and testing qualifications (2391 or equivalent).
• Previous experience maintaining machinery in a food or process manufacturing environment.

This is a great opportunity to join a well‑established company within the agricultural food sector, contributing to the production of high‑quality products that feed thousands every day.

To discuss this Electrician role further, please click to apply now, submit your CV to lana@isqrecruitment.co.uk or call 01603 369500 for more information.