Electrical Engineer

Connect Appointments
Freuchie, Fife, KY15 7EJ, United Kingdom
Today
£47,228 pa

Salary

£47,228 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
5 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

4-on 4-off continental shift pattern Opportunities for training and professional development

Connect Appointments is recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join an established food production business based in Freuchie (near Glenrothes) on a full-time permanent basis.

Our client operates a busy food processing facility in Fife, offering a competitive salary, a 4-on 4-off continental shift pattern and a clear commitment to safety and professional development.

What's on offer?

Full-time permanent position

4-on 4-off continental shift pattern of days and nights:

Days: 6am to 6pm

Nights: 6pm to 6am

Paid at £47,228.80 per annum

Opportunities for training and professional developmentAs an Electrical Engineer, your duties will include:

Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, machinery and production lines

Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults to minimise downtime

Maintaining PLCs, motors, drives, sensors and control panels

Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment

Maintaining accurate maintenance records and collaborating with production and mechanical teams to improve equipment reliabilityTo be considered as an Electrical Engineer, you will need:

SVQ3 and HNC in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and IPAF licence

Experience in an industrial or food processing environment with knowledge of single and three phase systems

Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs and industrial automation

Experience with preventive maintenance programmes and CMMS

Knowledge of HACCP, GMP or similar food safety systemsPlease note any offer for this role is conditional upon passing an Occupational Health Assessment.

Interested in this Electrical Engineer role? Apply now or call us on (phone number removed).

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