Job Description

Business area: Nestle Purina

job Title: Electrical Compliance Engineer


Location: Sudbury, Suffolk


Monday to Friday 37.5 hour week


Salary circa 45,000 (depending on experience) + potential bonus + other fantastic benefits

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an

Electrical Compliance Engineer

, to join our team based at our Nestle Purina site in Sudbury, Suffolk. We're looking for a qualified electrician, to ensure that the electrical compliance aligned with UK legislation for the development, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of Purina Sudbury products and facilities.


At Purina PetCare, we're passionately committed to helping pets enjoy happier, healthier and longer lives because we're pet owners too.


Our Sudbury factory makes some of the UK's most well known and much loved brands, such as Go Cat, Baker, and Purina ONE, and is constantly developing to meet the changing needs of our consumers. All this happens in a vibrant and historic market town known as the home of Thomas Gainsborough. For a town with a rich history it also has a strong vision for the future with continued investment planned to ensure Sudbury remains a great place to live, work and visit.


Manufacturing in Nestle is all about ensuring the consumer receives a perfect quality product, at the right time and place whilst driving losses from our business in order to maximise efficiency & productivity.

A day in the life of Electrical Compliance Engineer ...

Reporting to the Automation Manager, you'll be part of the Automation team but will predominantly be completing hands on work independently. Responsible for the site's electrical compliance, carrying out repairs inspections and new installations work.


You'll also;

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment. Troubleshoot electrical issues and perform necessary repairs. Inspect electrical components to ensure compliance with safety standards. Collaborate with other team members to complete projects efficiently. Follow all safety protocols and regulations while working on electrical systems. To ensure that all technical work including that undertaken by contractors is correctly managed in line with present health and safety legislation, local procedures, and is to current standards.

What will make you successful?

To be successful in this position you would need to be a fully qualified Electrician, preferably with experience working in manufacturing environment.



Educated to apprenticeship level NVQ 3 or hold a recognised engineering qualification in electrical engineering. Preferable 18th edition wiring regulations. City & Guilds Verification & Inspection testing course 2394 / 2395 Good technical knowledge and practical experience of working within Health & Safety legislation. Good knowledge and understanding of building works and site services.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestle - in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.


We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.


At Nestle, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring.



Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestle (nestle.co.uk)


We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!