Plant Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Role Overview

We're seeking a technically strong and hands on Plant Engineer to lead electrical and automation maintenance, develop preventative strategies, and support production, quality, safety, and control initiatives. You'll oversee a team of technicians, manage CMMS tasks, and drive continuous improvement and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering technicians; allocate daily maintenance tasks efficiently
• Develop a training matrix to ensure team competency
• Electrical & Automation Maintenance
• Implement and oversee planned and preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automated system faults
• Work with Siemens S7/TIA, Profinet, HMI interfaces, and other automation tools
• Technical Projects & CMMS Management
• Manage shutdowns, capital projects, and process improvements
• Capture maintenance data, feedback, and lessons learnt in Elecosoft CMMS
• Partner with stores for spare parts and stock management
• Process Improvement & KPI Reporting
• Design systems for condition monitoring and root cause analysis
• Generate KPIs to track downtime, response time, and maintenance efficiency
• Compliance & Safety Assurance
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, CE marking, and site safety policies
• Provide clear engineering documentation and compliance updates
• Cross Functional Collaboration
• Work with Production, Quality, Safety, and Controls teams to align maintenance with operational needs
• Participate in procurement, recruitment, and training initiatives

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical/Automation Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years in high volume manufacturing or industrial environments
• Proficiency with Siemens S7/TIA, Profinet, HMI, and PLC fault diagnostics
• Experience with Elecosoft or similar CMMS
• Strong project management and shutdown planning experience
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisation skills
• Strong adherence to HSE and compliance standards
• Desirable for the Plant Engineer role:
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Formal electrical installation certification
• Exposure to cold rolling processes
• Project/process improvement certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, CPE)

Please contact Nicola at HRGO recruitment regarding the Plant Engineer role on or email