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Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias  

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)

Shift Pattern: Panama shift pattern (12 hour shifts - days & nights)

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure! 

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of the site by delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production and ancillary equipment. You’ll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime, carry out root cause analysis, and implement improvements to support overall efficiency. You’ll also take ownership of maintenance records, create PPM schedules, and ensure all data is accurately captured and reported in a timely manner. As a key point of contact for contractors, you’ll oversee safe systems of work and ensure all documentation is in place. With a strong focus on health, safety, and food quality standards, you’ll play an active role in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting operator training to build equipment knowledge across the team.

What’s in it for you?   

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: 

• Annual salary of up to £52000 depending on experience.

• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme 

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

What will you be doing?  

• Deliver hands-on maintenance and repairs across a variety of production and site equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

• Tackle the challenge of reducing downtime through effective fault-finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with production teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and aligned ways of working.

• Drive real impact by maintaining high standards in health, safety, and food quality, helping safeguard both people and product.

• Build your technical expertise by developing PPM schedules, maintaining accurate records, and supporting knowledge-sharing across teams.

Who are we?   

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. 

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. 

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.  We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:  

• Bring your knowledge of food manufacturing environments to a team where your experience will be highly valued.

• Use your strong communication and problem-solving skills to positively influence outcomes and support team success.

• Apply your hands-on engineering background with a minimum of Level 3 in electrical engineering with multi-skilled capability.

• While additional qualifications or broader experience are a plus, we welcome applicants with the core requirements and a readiness to grow.

• If you’re enthusiastic, committed, and driven to succeed, you’ll thrive in our culture that champions ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias  

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)

Shift Pattern: Panama shift pattern (12 hour shifts - days & nights)

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure! 

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of the site by delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production and ancillary equipment. You’ll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime, carry out root cause analysis, and implement improvements to support overall efficiency. You’ll also take ownership of maintenance records, create PPM schedules, and ensure all data is accurately captured and reported in a timely manner. As a key point of contact for contractors, you’ll oversee safe systems of work and ensure all documentation is in place. With a strong focus on health, safety, and food quality standards, you’ll play an active role in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting operator training to build equipment knowledge across the team.

What’s in it for you?   

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: 

• Annual salary of up to £52000 depending on experience.

• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme 

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

What will you be doing?  

• Deliver hands-on maintenance and repairs across a variety of production and site equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

• Tackle the challenge of reducing downtime through effective fault-finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with production teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and aligned ways of working.

• Drive real impact by maintaining high standards in health, safety, and food quality, helping safeguard both people and product.

• Build your technical expertise by developing PPM schedules, maintaining accurate records, and supporting knowledge-sharing across teams.

Who are we?   

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. 

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. 

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.  We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:  

• Bring your knowledge of food manufacturing environments to a team where your experience will be highly valued.

• Use your strong communication and problem-solving skills to positively influence outcomes and support team success.

• Apply your hands-on engineering background with a minimum of Level 3 in electrical engineering with multi-skilled capability.

• While additional qualifications or broader experience are a plus, we welcome applicants with the core requirements and a readiness to grow.

• If you’re enthusiastic, committed, and driven to succeed, you’ll thrive in our culture that champions ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

#CVL #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Engineer to join a growing technical team in Ayr. This is an exciting opportunity to work with market-leading equipment both on-site and in a dedicated workshop environment. The role involves a variety of tasks, from installing and servicing brine saturator plants to maintaining salt spreaders and snow ploughs.

This is a day shift role working Monday - Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled maintenance and respond to breakdowns
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Log all activities and maintain accurate records
• Manage stock levels of parts and supplies
• Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical systems
• Interpret wiring diagrams and manufacturer manuals
• Complete work orders and document materials used

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong practical and hands-on problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Willingness to travel at short notice across the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• IPAF certification (desirable but not essential)
• Automotive experience (beneficial but not essential)

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• Circa 45k (depending on experience)
• Overtime opportunities with high OTE potential
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Car allowance / company vehicle
• On-call allowance where applicable
• Engineering tools provided
• Healthcare, laptop, and phone included

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for power, lighting, and controls.
• Carry out wiring and electrical support for HVAC, BMS, and renewable energy systems.
• Perform testing, inspection, and fault finding in line with 18th Edition and IEE regulations.
• Support project delivery across industrial, commercial, and domestic sites.
• Liaise with site managers, project teams, and clients to ensure safe and efficient installations.
• field-based, covering Devon, Plymouth, Cornwall, Dorest and surrounding areas

• Qualified Electrician with recognised electrical qualifications.
• Gold CSCS/ECS card and 18th Edition certification (BS 7671).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience across industrial, commercial, or domestic electrical projects.
• 2391 Test & Inspection and/or SSSTS / SMSTS certification is advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding, testing, and problem-solving skills.
• field-based, covering Devon, Plymouth, Cornwall, Dorest and surrounding areas
• Regular trips into the office and merchants for part collection based near Newton Abbot.

• Circa 45k (depending on experience)
• Overtime opportunities with high OTE potential
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Car allowance / company vehicle
• On-call allowance where applicable
• Engineering tools provided
• Healthcare, laptop, and phone included

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for power, lighting, and controls.
• Carry out wiring and electrical support for HVAC, BMS, and renewable energy systems.
• Perform testing, inspection, and fault finding in line with 18th Edition and IEE regulations.
• Support project delivery across industrial, commercial, and domestic sites.
• Liaise with site managers, project teams, and clients to ensure safe and efficient installations.
• field-based, covering Devon, Plymouth, Cornwall, Dorest and surrounding areas

• Qualified Electrician with recognised electrical qualifications.
• Gold CSCS/ECS card and 18th Edition certification (BS 7671).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience across industrial, commercial, or domestic electrical projects.
• 2391 Test & Inspection and/or SSSTS / SMSTS certification is advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding, testing, and problem-solving skills.
• field-based, covering Devon, Plymouth, Cornwall, Dorest and surrounding areas
• Regular trips into the office and merchants for part collection based near Newton Abbot.

Due to continued growth my client is recruiting for a Field Service Technician with electrical bias. They are a leading manufacturer of specialist automated machinery used in a wide range of industries. This post will involve project management, electrical design, pre-shipment work, installation & commissioning and development responsibility within an automation, electrical and software perspective. Their ideal candidate will have proven electrical / mechanical machine build, fitting as well as site installation experience. Working away will be 40% and workshop based 60%

Electrical Engineer role:
•    Project management of all aspects of retrofit electrical design
•    On-site Electrical Commissioning of the projects
•    Design and draw electrical control circuits (to relevant British & European
•    regulations).
•    Develop electrical drawings from new sheet through to red line updates of electrical drawings.
•    Test completed assemblies prior to shipment
•    Conduct software pre-shipment checks 
•    Undertake initial setup of drive systems (Sinamic S120, and G120 drives)
•    Liaise with control panel manufacturers, for correction of issues
•    Plan & supervise installation of the new equipment
•    Carry out initial power up of industrial Automation PLC based control systems
•    Test machine IO (PLC IO, Remote IO & Asi remote IO) systems.
•    Ability to fault find AC & DC drive systems (AC up to 480V) Siemens & Parker preferred
•    Monitor & debug Siemens based PLC systems (Step 7 & TIA Portal)
•    Modify Siemens WinCC SCADA projects
•    Ability to modify Siemens HMI systems (WinCC Flexible 2008 & TIA Portal)
•    Carry out final commissioning & handover to customers
•    Complete the project final acceptance

Electrical Engineer requirement:
•    HNC / HND or BEng. Electrical Engineering.
•    Functional Safety ISO13849.
•    Pneumatic systems.
•    Commissioning of rotating machinery.
•    Vacuum system experience would be an advantage.
•    5-10 years’ experience of an automation background.
•    Experience in design and construction of electrical circuits and control panels.
•    Knowledge of relevant British and European EN Regulations.
•    Computer literate in Microsoft applications.
•    Experience of Siemens PLC, SCADA, HMI programming & Siemens drive systems (S120 & G120C).
•    Good verbal and written communication skills.
•    Self-motivated with a desire to achieve high standards.
•    Possess a strong sense of ownership.
•    Ability to assess, make decisions and address situations.
•    Capable of multi-tasking and managing own time.
•    Needs to be willing, able and available to travel on a worldwide basis 

Electrical Engineer package:
OTE £55k (£45k base)
Performance based bonus
Private Health Care
Private pension plan
Life cover
25 days holiday + bank holidays
 

Electrical Design and Panel Wirer (same role title)

Commutable distance to Congleton, UK

• Friendly, close-knit company culture

• Strong emphasis on professional development

• Opportunity to mentor and train junior engineers

• Work with industry-leading clients

• Collaborative environment with small-team dynamics

• Standard pension scheme (BUPA)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Mileage reimbursement

• Overtime paid at 1.7

• Performance-based 10% bonus scheme

• Complete control panel design using EPLAN for conveyor systems in the beverage industry

• Build and potentially install industrial control panels

• Collaborate with software engineers to validate system integration

• Ensure designs and builds adhere to industry standards and safety practices

• Support, mentor, and guide junior team members

• Report to the Workshop Manager

• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical engineering/control panel work

• Proficient with EPLAN for control panel design

• Experience in panel building and wiring , ideally including installation of industrial panels

• Understanding of process industries (especially beverage or food sectors)

• Good communication skills-able to liaise across project teams and disciplines

• Self-starter who works well independently

• Strong commitment to industry best practices and quality standards

• Longevity in previous roles-demonstrates stability and dedication

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification is essential

• HNC/HND in a relevant electrical or engineering discipline is a plus

Target salary: 35,000 - 45,000 per annum

52,000 - 59,000+
+ Industry Leading Package & Benefits
+ Private Medical and Insurances
+ Career Defining Progression

Location:
West Midlands - Easy commutable areas include Shrewsbury, Telford, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Codsall, Walsall and other local locations - Staffordshire / Shropshire / Worcestershire.

Ideal Candidate Background:
An experienced technical support engineer with an electrical / electronic bias and an in-depth understanding of precision technologies in scientific, chemical transfer, industrial, manufacturing, laser, medical equipment or similar industries.

The Role:
This is a vital role within the technical engineering division of a world renowned manufacturing and precision engineering organisation. You will be an integral contact working directly with customers to diagnose and resolve technical issues alongside offering further engineering insight to improve the performance of high precision engineering machinery, systems and processes.

Typically your work will involve electrical / electronic issues, however as this equipment is very much multifunctional, aspects of mechanical engineering awareness will apply.

You will be based from the manufacturing facility in the West Midlands but on occasions be required to travel to customer sites in the UK for more in depth analysis, troubleshooting and project related engineering work.

You will be rewarded with a superb package; including an industry leading basic salary and comprehensive remuneration package that you can expect from one of the UK's leading and award winning employers.

Candidate Requirements:
Firstly, you will be an excellent troubleshooter, problem solver and talented self-motivated engineer who is driven by providing superb technical support to customers. You will take pride in your work and be someone who is always looking for improvements, better ways of working with customers and providing insight to engage a "right first time" and "prevention is better than cure" ethos.

Living in the West Midlands or being in a position to relocate to this area, you will have engineering qualifications to support your experience and ideally be electrically or electronically biased (however all multiskilled backgrounds will be considered).

Suitable industry experience includes scientific, high precision, laser, printing, coating, medical equipment, chemical dosing, liquid transfer, industrial manufacturing and or similar sectors.

This is without doubt acareer defining job opportunity for an engineer looking to work for the best, earn the best and have the best possible progressive future ahead of them. Apply now for an immediate interview.

Electrical Engineer ( Monday - Friday )
40,000 - 42,000 ( OTE: 50,000 -60,000 ) + Days + Overtime (1.5x) + Progression + Training + Benefits
Bedford (commutable from Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard, St Neots, Hitchin, Sandy, Biggleswade & surrounding areas

Are you an Engineering Technician / Industrial Electrician / Ex Forces individual with an electrical qualification looking to join a leading manufacturer offering full on the job training to start your career as a Maintenance Engineer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a multi billion pound manufacturer within a stable industry where you will receive training from experienced Engineers.

The company are well established in their industry and have seen continued growth. They are now looking to recruit a number of Engineering Technicians to train into fully capable Maintenance Engineers.

You will be trained to carry out planned and reactive maintenance on the company's modern equipment while also learning to play a key role in the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies across the manufacturing site.

This role would suit an Engineering Technician with an electrical bias looking to become a Maintenance Engineer in an industry leading Manufacturer offering overtime and opportunities for progression.

The Role:
*Training to become an Maintenance Engineer
* Maintenance and repair of specialist manufacturing machinery
*Days based shift

The Person:
*Engineering Technician wanting to become a Maintenance Engineer
*Wanting to join established company
*Wants to develop skillset through technical training


Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom Pateman at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.