Electrical Engineer

Company: VHR Global Technical Recruitment
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join an established food manufacturing business in Cambridge. This is a hands-on maintenance role focused on maximising equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting efficient production operations. The position operates Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with participation in a 1-in-3 on-call rota offering additional call-out bonuses.


Key Responsibilities



  • Perform planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.

  • Diagnose and repair faults on production and manufacturing equipment.

  • Carry out electrical fault-finding on control systems, motors, sensors, and machinery.

  • Support production teams to minimise downtime and maintain performance.

  • Work with PLCs and industrial control systems.

  • Complete maintenance records accurately and on time.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability projects.

  • Ensure all work complies with health and safety standards.


Required Qualifications



  • Previous experience as an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, or Multi-Skilled Engineer.

  • Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience.

  • Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or food production environments.

  • Ability to diagnose and repair faults on industrial machinery.

  • Good understanding of electrical safety and safe working practices.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Willingness to participate in an on-call rota.


Preferred Qualifications



  • Recognised electrical qualification or apprenticeship.

  • Experience with PLCs, industrial control systems, sensors, and motors.

  • Food manufacturing experience.

  • Mechanical maintenance skills.


If you are looking for a stable, long-term engineering role with excellent earning potential and responsibility for site reliability, we would love to hear from you.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026