Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing operation based in Dalbeattie.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer or supervisor who enjoys being hands-on while also taking responsibility for maintenance planning, reliability and supporting the wider engineering team.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring plant and equipment remains safe, reliable and available while helping to improve preventative maintenance and reduce repeat breakdowns.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with engineering and shift teams to deliver planned and preventative maintenance
• Providing hands-on electrical engineering support across the site
• Supporting and developing the preventative maintenance programme
• Identifying recurring faults and implementing improvements to increase plant reliability and uptime
• Fault finding and problem solving across electrical systems and equipment
• Providing technical support to the wider engineering team
• Supporting contractor management and ensuring work is completed safely and effectively
• Assisting with engineering projects and site improvements
• Helping to manage critical engineering spares
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean initiatives
• Responding to operational and engineering issues when required

What we''re looking for

We''re keen to speak with experienced electrical engineers or supervisors from manufacturing, production, processing or other industrial environments.

You should have:

• A recognised electrical engineering qualification
• City & Guilds 17th or 18th Edition IEE Regulations, or equivalent
• Hands-on electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience working with PLC systems
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Experience of planned/preventative maintenance
• An understanding of continuous improvement and reducing repeat breakdowns
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Basic computer literacy
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a wider engineering team

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience would be beneficial, although we would also be interested in speaking with experienced electrical engineers who are ready to take the next step in their career.

What''s on offer

You''ll be joining an established manufacturing business offering a stable, long-term opportunity with scope to develop your career.

The package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday working
• Employee discounts and benefits platform
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing and confidential support services
• Funded training and development opportunities
• Life Assurance

If you''re an experienced Electrical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Supervisor or Engineering Team Leader looking for your next opportunity in the Dalbeattie area, we''d be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the position.

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person