Permanent Electrical Site Manager – Food processing
Location: Chester / Nantwich / Wrexham / Whitchurch / North WalesPermanent: £60k – £65k p/a + car allow or vehicle / packageSchedule: Monday to Friday, 39hr basic week
Join a dynamic FMCG engineering projects Team
The Role
We are proud to represent a market-leading UK engineering business seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to deliver electrical installation projects on a major FMCG food manufacturing site.
Key duties & Responsibilities
- Lead electrical site projects from concept through to completion across the site process facilities
- Manage installation, commissioning, and fault resolution of electrical systems
- Ensure installs are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
- Take full responsibility for labour planning, materials procurement, and project coordination
- Produce electrical costings, quotations, and tender submissions
- Hold P&L responsibility, driving cost control and profitability
- Act as the primary client interface, maintaining strong and lasting relationships
- Identify new project opportunities and support business development
- Lead, develop, and supervise teams of electricians (5–15 personnel)
- Oversee RAMS, site safety, and compliance activities
- Ensure all works comply with BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, and NICEIC standards
- Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments across live manufacturing environments
- Maintain accurate technical and compliance documentation
- Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to source materials and services
- Support continuous improvement through innovation and efficiency initiatives
Candidate Profile
- Technical & Industry Expertise – Strong background in FMCG electrical systems including LV power distribution and control systems
- Experience with process and material handling equipment (mixing, conveying, cooking, packing, palletising)
- Ability to integrate electrical systems with wider engineering and process operations
- Apprentice trained with 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Inspection & Testing (2391), ECS Manager Card, NEBOSH/SMSTS desirable
- Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in FMCG electrical project installation delivery
- Proven leadership, site management, and financial control capability
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
- Based in North Waled with the flexibility to travel when required
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected engineering organisation delivering complex, high-value site installation within the FMCG sector.
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