Electrical Projects Engineer Reporting into Head of Engineering Manufacturing Bridgwater 拢48k plus Overtime plus excellent benefits Monday - Friday 聽40 hours day shift 聽 My client, a successful and growing niche manufacturing company 聽(circa 拢40m TO), 聽is looking to recruit an Electrical Project Engineer to join their dynamic engineering Team, to lead and carry out electrical engineering projects at the site in Bridgwater. 聽The successful Electrical Project Engineer will have strong focus on hands on installation, containment design and electrical distribution. The role will also include acting as Electrical Duty Holder; ensuring compliance with statutory regulations maintaining safe, efficient electrical infrastructure that supports production and capital projects. 聽 Main Duties will include: 路Project Delivery: design and install electrical containment systems (tray, trunking, conduit, cable ladder). Plan and execute electrical installations for new machinery and infrastructure. Coordinate contractors and suppliers for project execution and compliance- 路聽Electrical Systems and Distributions: Maintain and upgrade LV distribution systems (switchgear, panels and submains). Carry out load assessments and cable sizing for new equipment. Ensure all electrical work complies with BS 7671 (IET Wiring regulations) 路聽Hands-on Engineering: Carry out on sire electrical work (e.g. cable pulling, terminations, testing). Support other teams with fault-finding and root cause analysis. Supervise and mentor apprentices or junior electricians as and when required and directed by the business. 路聽Compliance & Duty Holder Responsibilities: Act as the site Electrical Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with EAWR (Electricity at Work Regulations). Maintain up-to-date electrical schematics, risk assessments and inspection records. Lead electrical safety audits 路- Health & Safety: adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations and promote a culture of continuous improvement. 聽 Key skills and qualifications: 路Industry experience: Proven experience in a similar role within manufacturing, production, FMCG or a related industry. Strong electrical engineering knowledge (e.g., PLCs, VSDs and control panels). Project delivery experience and strong practical electrical skills. Excellent understanding of electrical safety and compliance. 路Qualifications: NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation. 18th edition of Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). C&G 2391 or equivalent in Inspection & Testing (desirable) 路Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team under minimal supervision. 路Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: able to identify complex problems, evaluate options, propose and implement solutions. Uses sound logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems. 路Planning and organizing: able to plan work schedules effectively and delivers to agreed timescales. Able to prioritize and juggle various workloads. 路Interpersonal skills: strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to build constructive relationships, use diplomacy and tact. Confident in collaborating with all business stakeholders and use concise language to explain technical affairs. 聽 This role may suit a person that has previously worked as an Electrical Engineer, Electrician, Electrical Project, Electrical Engineer - Projects and is commutable from Bristol, Taunton, Weston super mare, Clevedon, Street, Shepton mallet, Bridgwater, Highbridge 聽
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Manucomm Recruitment
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 5 days
Bridgwater, Somerset TA67LH, England
Full Time
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- The Electrical Projects Engineer position is based in Bridgwater, offering a salary of 拢48k plus overtime and excellent benefits.
- The role requires a proven background in electrical engineering, specifically within manufacturing or related industries, along with a minimum of NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installation and the 18th edition of Wiring Regulations.
- Key responsibilities include leading electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining electrical infrastructure to support production.
- Candidates should possess strong practical electrical skills, project delivery experience, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- The position is ideal for individuals with experience as an Electrical Engineer or Electrician, and is commutable from areas such as Bristol and Taunton.
