Senior Electrical Engineer

CV-LibraryBridgwaterpermanentPosted: 26 March 2026
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Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Bridgwater

Salary: Up to £53,000 + Package

Hours: Monday to Friday – Days

About the Role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a rapidly growing multi-site manufacturing business based in Bridgwater. The company is looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is a hands-on, leadership-focused role responsible for delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across a wide range of production equipment. You will ensure machinery is maintained safely, efficiently, and reliably, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives alongside the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and carry out hands-on Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on production machinery

Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the company’s high standards

Supervise and support engineers and external contractors during maintenance activities

Conduct thorough post-maintenance checks and ensure safe handover of equipment to production

Identify faults, defects, or follow-up work and escalate appropriately to prevent unplanned downtime

Plan and prepare for upcoming PPMs, ensuring tools, materials, permits, and documentation are ready

Collaborate with the TPM Manager to refine and improve maintenance procedures

Support wider engineering activities including reactive maintenance, installations, and continuous improvement projects

Candidate Requirements

Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

Proven experience executing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Ability to fault-find, repair, and maintain production equipment (motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, control systems)

Knowledge of safe systems of work, including LOTO, permits, and isolations

Experience using maintenance systems (e.g., CMMS)

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering

Electrical qualifications including 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing (desirable but not essential)

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Pay & Package

Salary up to £53,000

Monday to Friday, day shift role

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Join a growing and forward-thinking manufacturing business

How to Apply

If this role is of interest, please apply now or contact Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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