Job Details

Electrical andamp; Controls Engineerandnbsp;

Bridgwater

andpound;50,000 + Excellent Benefits
Monday andndash; Friday | 40 Hours | Day Shift Only
Growing, andpound;40m Turnover Manufacturing Business

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer who enjoys being hands-on while also leading meaningful site projects?

This is an opportunity to join a successful and expanding manufacturing business where you will have real ownership of electrical projects, autonomy in decision-making, and a direct impact on site performance and safety.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, youandrsquo;ll play a key role in delivering electrical improvements, supporting capital investment projects, and acting as the site Electrical Duty Holder andmdash; giving you both technical responsibility and professional recognition.

This is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing practical installation work with project coordination and compliance leadership.

What Youandrsquo;ll Be Doing

Delivering Electrical Projects

• Designing and installing containment systems (tray, trunking, conduit, cable ladder)
• Planning and executing installations for new machinery and infrastructure
• Managing contractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently

Electrical Distribution andamp; Infrastructure

• Maintaining and upgrading LV distribution systems (switchgear, panels, submains)
• Carrying out load assessments and cable sizing
• Ensuring compliance with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)

Hands-On Engineering

• Cable pulling, terminating, testing and commissioning
• Supporting fault finding and root cause analysis across production
• Mentoring apprentices and junior team members

Electrical Duty Holder Responsibilities

• Acting as the site Electrical Duty Holder (EAWR compliance)
• Leading electrical safety audits
• Maintaining schematics, inspection records, and risk assessments

What Weandrsquo;re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, production or similar
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VSDs and control panels
• Practical, hands-on capability with a proactive mindset
• Someone confident working independently and taking ownership
• Candamp;G 2391 (Inspection andamp; Testing) would be advantageous.

Who This Would Suit

You may currently be working as an:

• Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Project Engineer
• Senior Electrician
• EI Projects Engineer

And youandrsquo;ll likely be commuting from: Bristol, Taunton, Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Street, Shepton Mallet, Bridgwater or Highbridge.