Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Location:

North Yorkshire

Contract Type:
Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date:
Dec 17th, 2025

:
1634094

You will take the lead in planning, developing, commissioning, and maintaining high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems across the facility. Working closely with the Operations & Maintenance team, you'll ensure equipment is safe, compliant, and operating at optimum performance, taking a hands‑on approach to fault finding, diagnostics, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure electrical and instrumentation safety standards are upheld across the site.
• Manage and control HV and LV isolation procedures in line with legislation.
• Maintain compliance with the Electricity at Work Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and DSEAR regulations.

• Lead both planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Carry out HV isolations and support system switching.
• Identify root causes of equipment issues and drive improvements to enhance reliability.
• Support the upkeep and development of DCS, PLC and MCERTS‑related systems.

• Plan, develop, and oversee the commissioning of new and modified electrical installations from 11kV down to 100V.
• Produce technical documentation, reports, maintenance manuals and system schematics.
• Ensure new and upgraded systems are effectively handed over to the O&M team with relevant training.

• Prepare annual electrical budgets including running costs and future investment.
• Manage contractor activities across site, ensuring safe, compliant work delivery.
• Research and recommend cost‑effective technical solutions.

• Provide rapid response to plant breakdowns, working collaboratively to restore operations.
• Ensure life safety systems—including gas detection, fire alarms, sprinklers and emergency lighting—are maintained to standard.
• Maintain a consistent, fair approach when supporting shift personnel.

• Significant experience working on LV/HV distribution systems within an industrial or facilities environment.
• Proven HV switching experience (circa 10 years).

• Strong working knowledge of motor control systems (DOL, Star/Delta, VSD).
• Solid understanding of BS7671 and cable protection systems.
• Confident in diagnosing and resolving electrical and instrumentation issues.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with multi‑discipline teams.
• Competent in training others and maintaining robust documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an organised and decisive approach.
• Comfortable working under pressure and outside normal hours when required.

• Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• IEE 16th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Must be a British citizen and able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

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