Electrical Engineer - ReAgent Chemical Services : Job Details

Term: Full time, permanent

Location: On site

Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday

Description of the role: As our Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, installing, and improving electrical systems across our process plant environment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting ongoing improvements to reliability, efficiency, and safety. Working closely with the production and engineering teams, you will help to deliver a safe and reliable operation across the site.

Responsibilities:

• Install, commission & maintain LV electrical systems in a process plant environment
• Troubleshoot & repair breakdowns on electrical equipment including motors, inverters, control panels & lighting systems
• Maintain & support solar power generation systems ensuring optimal performance & reliability
• Conduct preventive & corrective maintenance on plant electrical infrastructure
• Work safely & effectively in ATEX-classified hazardous areas, complying with regulations
• Inspect, test & verify electrical installations in accordance with industry standards
• Support electrical design modifications, upgrades & process improvements
• Collaborate with production to improve reliability & performance
• Maintain accurate maintenance & compliance documentation on the CMMS system

Required skills & experience:

• Proven experience with LV electrical systems in industrial or process plant settings
• Skilled in installation, maintenance & troubleshooting of solar PV systems
• Competent with motors, inverters, lighting systems & electrical control panels
• ATEX competency certification for working in hazardous areas
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills under pressure
• Familiar with PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar)
• Good knowledge of electrical safety standards, regulations & best practices
• Ability to read & interpret electrical schematics & technical drawings

Qualifications:

• A recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent) is required
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) certification is desirable
• Experience with advanced PLC programming & integration is desirable
• Knowledge of energy efficiency systems & electrical optimisation is desirable

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Benefits:

• Generous company pension
• Minimum 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity
• Free onsite parking
• Friendly place to work
• Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance

About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited

ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours & Living Wage Employer.