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Head of Electrical


Job Location:

Dunbar - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 October 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Head of Electrical

Location: Dunbar East Lothian Scotland
Salary: Excellent Salary Bonus Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours per Week
Contract: Permanent

Head of Electrical Heavy Industry

Andrews Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Head of Electrical for a major industrial manufacturing operation in Dunbar East Lothian.

This is a senior engineering leadership position with responsibility for electrical maintenance high-voltage infrastructure plant reliability compliance capital investment and the development of an established electrical engineering team.

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to lead people manage engineering budgets and deliver measurable improvements in plant performance.

Candidates from cement aggregates quarrying steel power generation chemicals minerals processing and other heavy industrial environments are encouraged to apply.

The Role

As Head of Electrical you will be responsible for:

  • Leading and developing the sites electrical engineering and maintenance team.
  • Overseeing electrical maintenance reliability and engineering performance across a large industrial plant.
  • Managing high-voltage electrical infrastructure power distribution systems and associated equipment.
  • Implementing effective preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
  • Identifying recurring faults equipment risks and opportunities to improve plant reliability.
  • Developing long-term electrical asset replacement and obsolescence plans.
  • Planning and delivering engineering improvement projects including capital expenditure proposals.
  • Managing departmental budgets expenditure and engineering resources.
  • Ensuring statutory electrical inspections compliance checks and remedial works are completed.
  • Maintaining compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant health and safety legislation.
  • Overseeing electrical works and ensuring tasks are completed safely and to the required standards.
  • Leading team development performance reviews technical training and succession planning.
  • Working closely with operational and engineering management teams to improve plant availability efficiency and safety.

What Were Looking For

To be considered for this Head of Electrical position you should have:

  • Significant electrical engineering experience within heavy industry or industrial manufacturing.
  • Previous experience managing or supervising an electrical engineering or maintenance team.
  • Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical infrastructure and industrial electrical systems.
  • An electrical engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
  • Knowledge and experience of ATEX and DSEAR requirements and/or a CompEx qualification.
  • Experience with electrical motors drives control circuits and industrial equipment.
  • A sound understanding of mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Knowledge of UK electrical safety legislation including the Electricity at Work Regulations.
  • Experience managing maintenance budgets engineering projects and capital expenditure.
  • Strong leadership communication and organisational skills.


Desirable:

  • NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
  • Cement aggregates quarrying or minerals-processing experience.
  • Experience developing electrical asset management and reliability strategies.
  • Proven success improving plant availability reducing downtime and controlling maintenance costs.

Whats on Offer
  • Excellent salary package
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Benefits package
  • Permanent senior leadership position
  • Monday to Friday working hours
  • Opportunity to influence engineering strategy plant reliability and long-term asset investment

Apply Now

If youre an experienced Head of Electrical Electrical Engineering Manager or senior Electrical Maintenance Manager looking for a leadership opportunity within heavy industry wed like to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Andrews Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion.