Electrical Engineer (Industrial Manufacturing)

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Job information

  • Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: + Relocation Package + Enhanced Pension
  • Published: 27 July 2026

Electrical Engineer (Industrial Manufacturing)

£Excellent Salary + Relocation Package + Enhanced Pension + Initial Rent Coverage + Company Bonus + Responsibility Payout + Life Insurance + Health Care Plan + Education Support Grant + Free On Site Gym + Many More Benefits

Birmingham

*** Relocation to Scottish Highlands ***

Are you an Electrical Engineer, with a background in heavy industry, looking to relocate to the picturesque Scottish Highlands, in a role that offers an excellent benefits package on top of an excellent salary?

Would you like the opportunity to work with a specialist manufacturer that is one of Britain’s longest standing smelters, situated at the foot of Ben Nevis? With a heritage spanning almost a century, the company produces high-quality, low-carbon aluminium using renewable hydroelectric power generated locally.

The key part of this role will be providing maintenance for electrical systems across the smelter. You will work with transformers, switchgear, protection relays, motors, VSDs, substations and industrial power systems. Alongside this you will be providing support for electrical safety, reliability and asset improvement initiatives.

This role would suit an Electrical Engineer, with a background in an industrial environment, who is looking to relocate to the Scottish Highlands.

The Role

  • Providing technical expertise for site electrical systems and infrastructure
  • Support electrical reliability, maintenance and asset improvement projects
  • Working on transformers, switchgear, protection relays, motors, VSDs, substations and industrial power systems
  • Support plant breakdowns and shutdowns
  • Monday to Thursday, 7:30 – 5, Friday, 7:30 – 12:30

The Person

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Background in an industrial environment

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH26520

Keywords: Smelting, Aluminium, Heavy Industry, Manufacturing, Electrical, Engineering, Relocation, Fort William, Ben Nevis, United Kingdom, Scotland

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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