Technical Electrical Engineer

Technical Electrical Shift Engineer

Location: Middleton

Hours: Shifts 6:00-14:00, 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 on a 3 shift rotating pattern 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, optimize, 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 route cause analysis and systematic fault‑finding on:
  • Safety Circuits
  • Motor starters, overloads, soft starters, contractors
  • Sensor systems (optical, inductive proximity, reed switches)
  • Work on inline metal detectors and their settings
  • Maintain and support various printing systems.
• Parameterize, commission, and maintain 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, prioritizing urgent breakdown demands against longer‑term process improvement goals.

• Electrically time‑served
  : 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.