Technical Engineer

Technical Electrical Shift Engineer

Location:

Middleton

Hours:

3 shift rotating pattern – 00:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, 22:00–06:00 (1 week rotation)

Salary: £42-45k

Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a Technical Electrical Engineer for a successful manufacturing company based in Middleton. We are looking for a highly skilled Technical Electrical Engineer to join the Engineering Team. In this role, you will specialise in providing electrical maintenance across our production machinery, requiring a high level of fault‑finding expertise and a strong electrical background. You must be able to work safely, independently, and proactively.

Mechanical knowledge would be an advantage.

• Lifecycle electrical design and rebuild of machines, integrating:
  • Electrical panel layout and circuit design using Eplan for professional electrical schematic design.
  • Siemens or Mitsubishi PLC & HMI programming including safety PLC (S7/TIA Portal, GX Works).
  • SCADA/HMI systems using Wonderware Intouch.
  • Inverter & Servo diagnostic and programming.
• Develop, optimise, and troubleshoot 3‑phase motor control systems, including start/stop, variable speed, and directional control using both AC and DC inverter drives.
• Execute rapid diagnosis and resolution of electrical breakdowns using advanced root cause analysis and systematic fault‑finding on:
  • Safety Circuits
  • Motor starters, overloads, soft starters, contractors
  • Sensor systems (optical, inductive proximity, reed switches)
  • Inline metal detectors and their settings
  • Printing systems
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs) and soft starters for dynamic process control applications.
• Develop and modify robust, modular PLC code for process improvement initiatives, utilising structured programming techniques and implementing best practices for documentation and code management.
• Continually update detailed electrical drawings, control panel layouts, and system documentation to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Self‑manage your time across multiple concurrent engineering projects, prioritising urgent breakdown demands against longer‑term process improvement goals.

• HNC (or higher) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• 18th Edition IET wiring regulations is essential.
• Qualified to a minimum ONC or equivalent.
• Safety circuit fault finding and diagnosis (programming of safety PLCs).
• Knowledge of sensors, proximity, optical, etc., Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Telemecanique.
• Ability to prioritise conflicting work priorities.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines to minimise down‑time.
• Flexible approach to work as a team player.
• Flexibility to undertake any relevant task efficiently, on own initiative.
• Good work ethic is essential, as is reliability and commitment to the company.

• Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs (programming, hardware integration, ladder logic, function block diagram)
• SCADA systems, notably Wonderware Intouch (screen design, scripting, alarm management)
• Eplan proficiency in electrical drawings
• Advanced fault‑finding and electrical diagnostics in manufacturing automation
• Safety circuit layout, SIL assessment, and machine safeguarding principles
• Control panel design/build in accordance with CE/UKCA regulations and IEE wiring standards.

• Up to £45k salary depending on experience
• 33 days holiday including Bank holidays
• Private Pension
• Private Medical
• Access to employee assistance programs

If you are interested in this role please apply or call Antony on  to find out more.