Electrical engineer

Shift Electrician

Based BSW Sawmills Ltd, Cargo, Carlisle, CA6 4BA

40hrs/week (Rotating Shifts, 6am-2pm/2pm-6pm) Monday - Friday

Full Time / permanent

£Competitive + Excellent Benefits

As an electrical engineer at BSW Timber you will be working under the leadership of our Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leaders. You will bring your technical expertise to the team in helping to resolve faults, breakdowns and making effective repairs and replacements throughout the sawmill.

You will undertake routine maintenance, electrical installations, small projects and breakdown cover across the site which consists of saw milling processes as well as treatment and biomass facilities. You will play a key role in minimising downtime and maximising output for the site.

• Maintain, repair and replace specific equipment and parts across the site, including but not limited to mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, electromechanical devices and machinery.
• Undertake a variety of planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Assist with projects and continuous improvements across the site.
• Carry out reactive maintenance and respond to breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Provide fault finding and diagnostics on all equipment.
• Identify areas for improvement on existing and new systems.
• Diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns quickly and systematically to minimise downtime and production losses.
• Maintain & install single phase, three phase and control circuits, such as industrial lighting and sockets, three phase motors and safety control circuits.
• Provide training and support for apprentices and others when necessary.

Preferably you will have knowledge of a manufacturing environment. You are confident working alone or alongside a team and in addition, you'll have:

• Electrical background with a practical hands‑on approach.
• Technically minded with a high standard of work.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of preventative maintenance systems.
• Good time management.
• Good approach to Health and Safety.

• Computer skills, such as word and excel knowledge.
• PLC knowledge (Siemens, Beckhoff etc.).
• 17th or 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualifications (or equivalent).

BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to saw milling and pallets. We aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country. BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.

With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting‑edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.

In return, you can look forward to developing a long‑term career with one of the industry's leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:

• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
• Confidential 24/7 support with the Well‑being hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.

Closing date for applications: 28 February 2026

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