via indeed · 12 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Electrical Engineer

Sandyford Abattoir (Paisley) Ltd.
Paisley Full-time
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Sandyford Abattoir in Paisley are looking for an Electrical Engineer.

TRUST MATTERS A LOT TO US. SEEKING AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE AN INTEGRAL MEMBER OF A TEAM? YOU COULD BE JUST WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

Sandyford Abattoir is a division of John Scott Meat, a family run business based in Paisley. Specialising in top quality meat, John Scott Meat continues to go from strength to strength with their foundation of trust between the company, its suppliers, and customers never wavering. John Scott Meat delivers meat to quality butchers, wholesalers, and caterers throughout Scotland and the South East of England. Sandyford Abattoir being part of the business on site allows John Scott Meat to have complete control of its product from farm to customer.

We are now looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our existing team to assist in the day to day running and maintenance of our production facility.

Job summary

Some of the tasks include:

· Managing the electrical works for the site and equipment;

· Responsible for the preventative electrical programme and manage the schedule;

· Complete work orders timeously whilst maintaining regulations and compliance;

· Develop a fundamental understanding of all electrical equipment on site;

· Work closely with the Abattoir Manager and Technical Manager regarding system procedures;

· Follow Health and Safety Rules and Regulations at all time.

Your profile

The ideal candidate will have:

· A high level of competency within electrical/electrical engineering work;

· A minimum of 3 year qualified work experience;

· Experience with machines, process equipment, controls, automation and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have:

· Ambition and be hardworking;

· Motivation and be enthusiastic;

· Ability to problem solve in a logical and practical manner;

· Excellent attention to detail;

· Ability to work under own initiative as well as working within a team;

· Physically fit with a substantial amount of physical ability;

· Ability to work at heights.

Schedule

40 hours per week

Monday to Friday from 06\.30 – 15\.00

Permanent full time position.

Salary

Dependent on experience.

How to apply? Interested by the challenge? Please apply through Indeed

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid permit to work in the UK.

Job Types: Permanent, Full\-time

Pay: From £17\.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • On\-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Paisley PA3 4HP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
  • Electrical engineering: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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