Electrical Engineer
Reed · Edinburgh · posted 18 days ago
Going rate £58,700UK median £60,303
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Occupation
Going rate for this occupation: £58,700 · UK median pay £60,303
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Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£45,000 to £55,000stated
- Going rate£58,700
- UK median£60,303
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £33,986 |
| 25th | £43,003 |
| 50th | £60,303 |
| 75th | £73,899 |
| Going rate | £58,700 |
| UK median | £60,303 |
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Are you an Electrical Engineer who thrives on solving technical challenges, improving equipment performance, and keeping production running at its best? As an Electrical Engineer at our Edinburgh site, you'll play a key role in supporting a highly automated manufacturing environment, helping to ensure our iconic products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
You'll join an experienced and supportive engineering team where collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are at the heart of what we do. Working with a wide range of modern manufacturing technologies, control systems, and automated equipment, you'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise while making a visible impact on the performance of the site.
Working on a rotating continental-style shift pattern, you'll alternate between 12-hour day shifts (6:00am–6:00pm) and night shifts (6:00pm–6:00am). You'll work an average of 42 hours per week while benefiting from 14 days off every 28-day cycle, providing regular extended breaks and supporting a strong work-life balance alongside a rewarding engineering career.
With ongoing investment in our people and facilities, this is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, embraces innovation, and wants to build a long-term career with one of the UK's leading food manufacturers.
Responsibilities
Be part of a skilled engineering team that supports the performance and reliability of a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing operation. Work with a diverse range of electrical systems, automation technologies, and production equipment in a modern food manufacturing environment. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence, equipment efficiency, and future-focused engineering solutions. Support the delivery of exceptional production standards while helping to maintain a safe, quality-driven, and highly efficient bakery. Enjoy a varied and rewarding role where your technical expertise will contribute directly to the success of some of the UK's best-loved biscuit brands.
Criteria
A recognised Electrical Engineering qualification, ideally supported by a time-served apprenticeship. Experience working within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment. Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities, with a passion for technical excellence. Exposure to automation, control systems, or modern manufacturing technologies would be advantageous. A proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
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