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Electrical Engineering Manager - Essex

Salary: c.75,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Blue-Chip Benefits

Location: Essex

Commutable Locations: Tilbury, Grays, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Dartford, Chelmsford, Maidstone, Medway, and surrounding areas.

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to join a high-performing, well-established engineering function within a leading UK manufacturer.

This is a senior technical leadership role focused on ensuring electrical systems, infrastructure, and processes are compliant, reliable, and future-ready.

You will take the lead in electrical maintenance strategy, drive CAPEX improvements, and provide technical oversight for site-wide electrical engineering projects. This position offers the chance to shape long-term electrical standards and mentor a skilled team of engineers and electricians in a modern, well-invested manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering and maintenance team to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant systems across the site.
• Develop and execute the electrical maintenance strategy, ensuring compliance with statutory and company standards.
• Oversee CAPEX and improvement projects, delivering on time and within budget while maintaining electrical safety integrity.
• Implement robust root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and enhance performance.
• Standardise electrical design and installation practices across the site.
• Collaborate with automation and mechanical teams to optimise plant performance and support future upgrades.
• Lead and mentor electricians and engineers, developing technical competence and safety culture.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualifications: BEng/MEng or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, plus 18th Edition (BS7671) or equivalent certification.
• Experience: Demonstrable leadership experience managing electrical systems and teams within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment (cement, aggregates, glass, steel, or FMCG).
• Strong technical competence in Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, Allen Bradley, Profinet, and HV switching (authorised person advantageous).
• Proven track record managing CAPEX and electrical improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and leadership skills - able to balance operational urgency with strategic focus.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive base salary c.75,000 + annual bonus
• Blue-chip benefits package, including:

o Contributory Pension Scheme
o Private Healthcare (individual & family options)
o Life Assurance & EAP
o Generous holiday allowance
o Ongoing professional training and development

• Excellent career prospects within a secure, forward-thinking organisation investing in modernisation and sustainability.

Job Description

Hospital Engineer

Springfield Hospital - Chelmsford

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

The role

At Ramsay Health Care UK, a can-do approach is at the heart of all we do. That’s exactly what you’ll bring to Springfield Hospital as you support our maintenance team and any contractors in their daily duties, using the skills you’ve built as a tradesperson. Everything you do will help ensure that each person coming into the hospital for treatment enjoys the very best environment. Working with people across the hospital, you’ll need to be friendly, approachable, and very well organised. You’ll be valued for your skills and expertise and be rewarded for them with generous benefits from one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the UK. 

Where you’ll be based

You will be based at Springfield Hospital, however you will participate in an on-call system that covers Oaks Hospital located in Colchester (1 in 6 weeks), whilst also attending Oaks Hospital as and when required.

What you’ll bring with you

• A very organised approach with an ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to work to deadlines

• Experience in line managing in a Maintenance Environment post apprenticeship or qualifications gained.

• Experience in managing and co-ordinating Contractors and Service Engineers

• City& Guilds Part 1/2, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering essential

• Time served apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical biased discipline preferred

• Fire safety or Fire Risk Assessment training desirable

• Understanding of Quality Management, customer satisfaction and the continuous improvement process

• Duel or multi-skilled with the core preferably Electrical

• Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines and applicable law

• Understanding of Legionella prevention requirements within Hospital buildings

• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Sound fault finding techniques

• IT aware / competent

Benefits

·    25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

·    Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

·    Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

·    Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

·    Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

·    Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

·    Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

·    Employee Assistance Programme

·    Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

·    The Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries, with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Job title: Engineering Geologist

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Salary: 33,000 - 35,000

An exciting chance for an engineering geologist to join a talented team of ground investigation engineers has opened.

Would you like a role that offers a great progression path?

Company benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Great pension scheme
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working available
• Flexible working

You will have the chance to work on a range of different projects, varying from large commercial to infrastructure and residential.

If you would be interested in working for an established ground investigation consultancy with multiple offices over the UK, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a driven engineering geologist to join the team and help with some exciting new projects that are coming up.

You will have the chance to work on a variety of responsibilities from office to site. Your focus will be preparing phase 1 and 2 reports, preparing risk assessments, supervising on site, taking soil samples, and helping train the junior consultants.

If you meet the following requirements, please send your CV to us.

Essential

• Hold a Geology or Earth Science degree
• Must hold a full UK driving license
• Must live within a commutable distance from the Tunbridge Wells office
• Report writing experience is desirable

If you are interested in the engineering geologist role in Tunbridge Wells, please reach out to Ruby Evans at Penguin Recruitment.

Engineering Supervisor - 55,000 - Food Manufacturing - Colchester

Are you an experienced engineering professional looking for a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Supervisor to lead and inspire a multi-skilled team of engineers in a busy prepared foods facility.

As the Engineering Supervisor , you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all plant equipment. You'll oversee maintenance activities, manage planned and reactive repairs, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong electrical, mechanical, and automation experience, including PLC fault-finding, who thrives in a dynamic, high-pressure production environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of engineers across all shifts.
• Managing maintenance schedules, spare parts, and external contractors.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and PLC-related issues on automated production equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, food safety, and regulatory standards.
• Supporting installation and commissioning of new equipment and improvement projects.

The successful candidate will have experience in supervisory or leadership roles within food manufacturing or FMCG, strong technical expertise, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills. A relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) is required.

This Engineering Supervisor role the chance to shape and develop an engineering team within a supportive and cooperative environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and make a real impact on production performance, apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

#Tier1

To demonstrate a high quality of professional practice and provide quality support and assessment at a variety of levels (Levels 2,3 & 4) in Apprenticeship Standards.

The successful candidate will work with apprentices and employers to support learners to achieve the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of Apprenticeship Standards.

We welcome applications from both qualified Assessor / Tutors (i.e. those holding assessor and teaching qualifications), and industry qualified engineers seeking a new rewarding career in education and training. Applicants must be IT literate and be willing to travel nationally as part of the role.

MAIN DUTIES:

• To support and assess apprentices, using a blended learning approach, and take responsibility for the development of apprentices throughout their training.
• To provide support and guidance to learners.
• To operate as an effective member of the engineering team and to work closely with other areas of the business.
• To carry out administrative duties associated with teaching, including maintenance of registers, schemes of work, assessments, reports, course records and course evaluations to a satisfactory standard and within established deadlines.
• To ensure safe working practices are observed by yourself and others (including learners) for whom you are responsible.
• To provide such returns or reports as may from time to time as required by the Company Directors or Operations Manager (engineering).
• To assist in the recruitment of learners, including interviewing and enrolments.
• To assist in the development of curriculum support materials.
• To assist with programmes of work experience and/or industrial and commercial liaison, including the organisation and monitoring of work experience placements.
• To ensure the principles of equality and diversity are upheld.
• To maintain plant and machinery where practicable.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Undertake additional duties as required.
• To ensure Health & Safety and Safeguarding procedures are adhered to and safe working practices are observed by you and others (including learners) for whom they are responsible.
• To promote the company ethos regarding Equality and Diversity and act as a role model.
• You will be required to become qualified as a First Aider.

BENEFITS:

Company Mobile Phone
Company Pension
Company Laptop
Company Vehicle
Work from home

Working with our client now requires an Engineering Manager to join one of their sites in the Grays area. Within the position you will take engineering to the next level for production, quality and overall efficiency. This presents an outstanding opportunity for a high calibre Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager to transfer knowledge and experience from other or similar industries.

Through taking control of maintenance, you will be required to build and develop a maintenance team, utilising TPM Tools and Techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of Manufacturing capability, minimising reactive maintenance activities and making improvements to planned maintenance activities where possible. You will be reporting directly into the Site Manager working as part of a highly talented management team driven to deliver exceptional results

What's in it for you as an Engineering Manager;

• A salary of up to 80,000
• Car Allowance of 7,500
• Annual KPI Driven Bonus
• Location - Grays/Tilbury
• Employee Benefits Program
• Monday - Friday days based position

Experience and Qualifications Required as an Engineering Manager;

• A recognised Engineering qualification - Mechanical or Electrical
• Demonstrable experience of managing and leading teams of maintenance engineers within an engineering department.
• Demonstrable experience of the application of TPM within a process related manufacturing environment
• A strong appreciation of the importance of safe working practices and health and safety within a manufacturing environment
• Experience of departmental budgeting & cost control - Desirable

Our client aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development which will include as a minimum:
ILM Programme (Management and Leadership).
Health & Safety Management Training
IEMA - Environmental Management
NVQ in Business Improvement

Working with our client now requires an Engineering Manager to join one of their sites in the Grays area. Within the position you will take engineering to the next level for production, quality and overall efficiency. This presents an outstanding opportunity for a high calibre Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager to transfer knowledge and experience from other or similar industries.

Through taking control of maintenance, you will be required to build and develop a maintenance team, utilising TPM Tools and Techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of Manufacturing capability, minimising reactive maintenance activities and making improvements to planned maintenance activities where possible. You will be reporting directly into the Site Manager working as part of a highly talented management team driven to deliver exceptional results

What's in it for you as an Engineering Manager;

• A salary of up to 80,000
• Car Allowance of 7,500
• Annual KPI Driven Bonus
• Location - Grays/Tilbury
• Employee Benefits Program
• Monday - Friday days based position

Experience and Qualifications Required as an Engineering Manager;

• A recognised Engineering qualification - Mechanical or Electrical
• Demonstrable experience of managing and leading teams of maintenance engineers within an engineering department.
• Demonstrable experience of the application of TPM within a process related manufacturing environment
• A strong appreciation of the importance of safe working practices and health and safety within a manufacturing environment
• Experience of departmental budgeting & cost control - Desirable

Our client aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development which will include as a minimum:
ILM Programme (Management and Leadership).
Health & Safety Management Training
IEMA - Environmental Management
NVQ in Business Improvement

Engineering Geologist

Reference: BY 68984

Location: Essex

Salary: 27,000 - 33,000

This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic Engineering Geologist to join a driven team of Ground Investigation specialists in and around the South-East. You'll be joining the team on a variety of projects in Housing, Education, Commercial, Healthcare, Rail and Energy sectors, developing your skills and making strides in your career.

This Engineering Geologist role offers:

• A competitive salary (27,000 - 33,000).
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Company benefits including private healthcare.
• Opportunity to work with an expert team for quick skill progression.
• Networking opportunities and CPD encouraged.

The successful Engineering Geologist will have a range of responsibilities, including carrying out Desktop Studies, soil and rock logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, factual and interpretive report writing and mentoring junior team members when required.

This Engineering Geologist role requires:

• Proven experience and confidence in the Geoenvironmental/Geotechnical industry.
• A degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Engineering (or a relevant subject).
• Commutable to Essex, and willing to travel for work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this or other roles Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Working with our client now requires an Engineering Manager to join one of their sites in the Grays area. Within the position you will take engineering to the next level for production, quality and overall efficiency. This presents an outstanding opportunity for a high calibre Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager to transfer knowledge and experience from other or similar industries.

Through taking control of maintenance, you will be required to build and develop a maintenance team, utilising TPM Tools and Techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of Manufacturing capability, minimising reactive maintenance activities and making improvements to planned maintenance activities where possible. You will be reporting directly into the Site Manager working as part of a highly talented management team driven to deliver exceptional results

What's in it for you as an Engineering Manager;

• A salary of up to 80,000
• Car Allowance of 7,500
• Annual KPI Driven Bonus
• Location - Grays/Tilbury
• Employee Benefits Program
• Monday - Friday days based position

Experience and Qualifications Required as an Engineering Manager;

• A recognised Engineering qualification - Mechanical or Electrical
• Demonstrable experience of managing and leading teams of maintenance engineers within an engineering department.
• Demonstrable experience of the application of TPM within a process related manufacturing environment
• A strong appreciation of the importance of safe working practices and health and safety within a manufacturing environment
• Experience of departmental budgeting & cost control - Desirable

Our client aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development which will include as a minimum:
ILM Programme (Management and Leadership).
Health & Safety Management Training
IEMA - Environmental Management
NVQ in Business Improvement