Electrical Engineer

Are you someone who is passionate about leading teams? Do you have proven experience of working as an Electrical Engineer as well as being an inspirational leader?

At our British Gypsum manufacturing facility in Sherburn we're looking for an Electrical Engineer to be responsible for all electrical equipment and systems across the site as well as manage our electrical maintenance team.

Day to day, you'll work alongside our performance teams to ensure site reliability, ultimately ensuring we can deliver for our customers on time, every time. You'll lead World Class Manufacturing activities as well as project manage Continuous Improvement opportunities. You'll ensure effective maintenance planning, liaising with production, the SLT and other stakeholders to agree shutdown plans and manage resource.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. You'll play a key role in ensuring the safety of your team and the site. In addition to safety, you will own and drive the ongoing development of your team through planning effective training and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a demonstrated background leading teams in the delivery of electrical engineering activities for a large manufacturing business.

British Gypsum is one of 30 Saint-Gobain brands and is a market-leading manufacturer of gypsum-based building materials from insulation, wall lining dry boards, and plaster to ceilings and floors. Our products shape modern interiors for the commercial, residential, and off-site sectors of the construction industry.

This is a full-time position, days-based role at our Sherburn site, predominantly Monday to Friday with flexibility required to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation if the situation arises. In return for your expertise we're offering a competitive salary, plus bonus and benefits including healthcare options.

What we're looking for:

Qualified ideally to degree level, however all routes to qualification will be considered.
A strong understanding and experience in managing and ensuring safety in industrial environments
Practical electrical engineering experience in a comparable environment
Experience in managing others is preferred, including all performance management, appraisals, objective setting, training, and development plans.
Project management and excellent planning skills.
Excellent communication and the ability to influence and manage stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple simultaneous priorities
Knowledge and experience using WCM and CI methodologiesAre British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and get to know more about you as a person. We look forward to hearing from you