Job Title: Site Electrical Lead
Location: Cumbria
Salary: £53,000 + Benefits
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Alexander Steele is proud to be partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business in Cumbria to recruit a skilled and driven Site Electrical Lead.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing site as the electrical subject matter expert. You'll take the lead on all electrical maintenance activities, drive site-wide compliance, and play a key role in delivering reliability and continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and coordinate all electrical maintenance activities on site
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Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and company standards
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Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategies
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Support capital projects and installations from an electrical perspective
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Fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical breakdowns
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Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance engineers
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Drive improvements in site efficiency, reliability, and safety
Key Requirements
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Time-served, qualified electrician with relevant certification (e.g. 18th Edition, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
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Strong background in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial setting
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Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing is highly desirable
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Good understanding of PLCs, control systems, and automated equipment
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Strong knowledge of H&S and regulatory requirements (e.g. PUWER, LOLER, HACCP)
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Proven leadership qualities and the ability to manage contractors or small teams
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Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent attention to detail
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary of £53,000
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Excellent benefits package
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A key leadership role within a successful and well-invested site
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Opportunities for professional development and progressio