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Electrical & Automation Manager
NewPrinces Group —Bradford
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Area Sales Manager – Electrical Components
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Project Engineer - Electrical
Yorkshire Water —Bradford
- £45,861 - £57,326 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Project Manager
Yorkshire Water —Bradford
- £44,591 - £55,740 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
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Projects & Utilities Manager
NewPrinces Group —Bradford
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Senior Engineer
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC —Skipton
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Account Manager – DNOs
Siemens —Preston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Engineering
- Business development
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Desk Based Account Manager
ADI Global Distribution —Oldham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Organisational skills
- IT
Systems Design Engineer
Halcyon Drives —Pudsey
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Schematics
- CAD
- Flexitime
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Manager Purchasing
JBT Marel —Adlington
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Graduate Electronic Design Engineer
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- Schematics
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MV Switchgear Project Manager / Estimator
Simkiss —Rochdale
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
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AO World —Bolton
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Electrical & Automation Manager

NewPrinces Group -
Bradford

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Job details

Permanent

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Project planning
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Communication skills

Full job description

Vacancy Name

Electrical & Automation Manager

Employment Type

Permanent

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Bradford

Business Area

Operations

Workplace Type

Onsite

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

Job Purpose

Princes Group PLC is a leading force in the food and drink manufacturing industry, renowned for its rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

As a key member of the Site Engineering team reporting to the Projects & Utilities Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operations and delivering exceptional value to millions of customers.

You will be responsible for the planning, execution and governance of automation and electrical compliance activities across the Bradford site, ensuring the site remains electrically compliant with statutory and Princes Group requirements. Also, you will be the principal custodian for the manufacturing automation layer, to ensure high levels of machine availability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical Safety

Site Electrical Duty Holder
Responsible for availability, operation & maintenance of HV / LV networks through contract partners
Responsible for Princes site staff electrical (and automation) competency authorisation
Ensure compliance with Princes Group Standards, EAWR, CDM, DSEAR, and all relevant regulations.

Automation

Responsible for availability, operation & maintenance of automation systems & networks through leadership of a dedicated automation team
Drive standardisation of electrical automation specifications and machine platform obsolescence across the site, while ensuring machine programs are current and resiliently backed up.
Implement best‑practice compliance methodologies and continuous automation improvement principles.
Provide expert automation support to ensure production assets run to optimal efficiency.

Project Delivery

Support end‑to‑end delivery of electrical and automation engineering projects, from concept to commissioning.
Support the development of project scopes, budgets, timelines, and risk assessments.
Manage contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure high‑quality outcomes
Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and asset optimisation across the site.

COMPETENCIES

Project Engineering

Demonstrated ability to manage and support complex engineering projects.
Skilled in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Engineering Expertise

Solid understanding of manufacturing engineering, ideally within food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical or FMCG environments.
Advanced knowledge of automation, utilities, and electrical compliance.
Advanced knowledge of electrical principles for Power, Automation & Control with proficient automation networking expertise.

Safety & Compliance

Proficient knowledge of relevant engineering legislation.
Ability to lead safe systems of work and ensure robust contractor management.

To maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity and Quality standards by ensuring all associated policies and procedures are adhered to.

Commercial Acumen

Ability to evaluate business cases in your core electrical field, negotiate contracts with suppliers, and manage budgets - both capital projects and revenue.
Experience delivering cost‑effective solutions without compromising quality or safety.

Leadership Behaviours

Able to deputise for your line manager if required and lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
Confident decision‑maker with accountability.
Excellent communicator who builds strong relationships across operations and engineering teams.
Able to translate technical concepts into clear business language.
Problem‑Solving & Critical Thinking.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop practical solutions.
Comfortable managing ambiguity and balancing competing priorities.
Drive for Results.
Delivers in your electrical field, projects to agreed timelines and standards.
Demonstrates resilience, urgency, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Role Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

HND/HNC calibre individual with an Electrical Apprenticeship foundation. With Extensive hands-on technical experience problem solving, working efficiently and confidently with electrical control systems, with an added natural flair for innovation.
Demonstratable track record achieving incremental increases in machine Availability and Performance, managing change, up-skilling, mentoring and skill sharing with others.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of electrical automations operations within a complex fast moving manufacturing environment, preferably Food/FMCG.
Experience of delivering results against, service levels and electrical safety standards.
Proficient with Siemens, Asi, Profinet, Ethernet, Profibus & Wonderware Automation Platforms.
Proficient understanding of CDM regulations, Electricity at Work Act 1989, and current H&S legislation.
Technical understanding of process plant and automation equipment within an automated environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience of managing and motivating people

Desirable

Professional registration, IET.
Suitable candidate for appointment of HV authorised person (awareness / operational safety)
Low voltage safety qualifications BS7671, C&G2391 etc
Previous role, ideally an Electrical Automation Supervisor managing electrical compliance and automation improvements.
Demonstrated engineering experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or chemical / pharmaceutical with a proven track record of improving asset performance.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off
14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies
Life Assurance Cover
Private Medical Insurance
Critical Illness Cover
Learning & Development Opportunities

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