Electrical Engineer
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £20.51 to £21.51 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucestershire, gl14 1qw |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -012026-17040_1767951207 |
Summary
Our Client is currently seeking an skilled Electrical Engineer working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, playing a key role in ensuring maximum equipment reliability, safety, and performance across the site.
This is a hands-on position operating on a continental shift pattern, supporting production through both planned and reactive maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and repair on electrical and control systems
* Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and automation equipment
* Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
* Respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency
* Ensure all work complies with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
* Assist with continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades
* Work closely with production and other engineering teams
About You
* Qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
* Previous experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment preferred
* Strong electrical fault-finding skills (single & three-phase systems)
* Experience with PLCs (Siemens / Allen Bradley desirable)
* Comfortable working continental shifts, including nights and weekends
* Proactive, team-focused, and safety-conscious
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.