Electrical Engineer

Thatchers Cider

Electrical Engineer

Salary Not Specified

Thatchers Cider, Winscombe, North Somerset

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9284cd03f3ac4e49971a45ad20ad5312

Full Job Description

As an Electrical Engineer, you will operate predominantly in an active and responsive role to ensure the various production plants continue to operate in a safe and efficient manner. Our production plants include state-of-the-art, automated canning, kegging, bottling and fruit processing/fermentation systems. You will work across these areas to typically, fault find and troubleshoot any electrical issues. When not operating in a responsive role, you will be implementing and managing various planned works typically upgrades, similar pre-planned improvements and projects.,

  • Undertake a mix of pre-planned maintenance activities, continuous improvement initiatives and pro-active response of production issues.

  • Production response will require investigating and resolving breakdowns and malfunction equipment, using electrical testing equipment, programming tools where practical or simply through developed experience and familiarity of plant.

  • Be actively involved in the conception and implementation of 'Continuous Improvement' initiatives or 'Energy Efficiency' improvement schemes.

    Due to continued expansion, innovation and site improvements, we're looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our busy Engineering team, on a full-time permanent basis. We are looking for a trouble shooter with a can do attitude, that can fault find mechanical & electrical issues on our production lines.

  • Flexibility is a must, there are no current requirements to work nights however this role will involve early and late shifts., The Thatchers team is action-orientated, adaptable and resourceful with high levels of resilience to compete in an exciting yet competitive marketplace. We work hard and, together, we achieve great things. We have a desire to learn, a thirst for knowledge and a passion for quality cider that customers enjoy across the world.,
  • A 'can-do' proactive attitude and problem solver

  • A willingness to learn new things

  • Good attention to detail

  • Works well under pressure and in a busy environment

  • Flexible and adaptable to change - we're a growing company

  • Ability to communicate effectively with others (internal or external to the business).


  • If you have a desire to expand your skillset, you will discover an incredible environment where there is a thirst for knowledge. You will be provided with excellent ongoing training on our equipment, ensuring that you have the skills to further your career with us. Every person counts towards the success of our one common goal - making the best cider in the world!
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    Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we're exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots.

    We've experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology and world-class cider making facilities. The best part? We're just getting started.