Electrical Engineer

May 15, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Connect Appointments is recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join an established food production business based in Freuchie (near Glenrothes) on a full time permanent basis.

Our client operates a busy food processing facility in Fife, offering a competitive salary, a 4 on 4 off continental shift pattern and a clear commitment to safety and professional development.

What’s on offer?

  • Full time permanent position
  • 4 on 4 off continental shift pattern of days and nights:
    • Days: 6am to 6pm
    • Nights: 6pm to 6am
  • Paid at £47,228.80 per annum
  • Opportunities for training and professional development

As an Electrical Engineer, your duties will include:

  • Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, machinery and production lines
  • Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults to minimise downtime
  • Maintaining PLCs, motors, drives, sensors and control panels
  • Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records and collaborating with production and mechanical teams to improve equipment reliability

To be considered as an Electrical Engineer, you will need:

  • SVQ3 and HNC in Electrical Engineering
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and IPAF licence
  • Experience in an industrial or food processing environment with knowledge of single and three phase systems
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs and industrial automation
  • Experience with preventive maintenance programmes and CMMS
  • Knowledge of HACCP, GMP or similar food safety systems

Please note any offer for this role is conditional upon passing an Occupational Health Assessment.

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