Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their operations team. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing industrial equipment, ensuring smooth operations through both reactive repairs and preventative maintenance. This position also involves occasional electrical installations for new machinery, making it essential for candidates to have a strong background in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification – HNC or equivalent.
• BS7671 18th Edition (Essential).
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unplanned maintenance across various machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults involving motors and sensors.
• Lead implementation of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

BS7671 18th Edition

C&G 2391, 2394, or 2395 (Inspection & Testing)

Job description

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced and hands-on Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client's busy operations team. In this role, you’ll be a key player in maintaining and repairing a wide range of industrial equipment. From reactive repairs to preventative maintenance and process improvements, you'll be instrumental in ensuring our machinery runs smoothly and efficiently.

This position also involves occasional electrical installations for new machinery or process upgrades.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform both scheduled and unplanned maintenance across a variety of machinery, including automated transport, extrusion, filling, and bulk handling systems.
2. Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults involving motors, sensors, control panels, and conveyors.
3. Lead the implementation of a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule to reduce downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
4. Accurately log maintenance activities, faults, and fixes using CMMS (Sage).
5. Respond to machinery breakdowns promptly to support production continuity.
6. Work in partnership with the production team to fine-tune machinery and optimise performance.
7. Monitor equipment for safety compliance and suggest improvements in line with PUWER regulations.
8. Carry out safety assessments on plant and machinery, recommending practical improvements where necessary.
9. Contribute to engineering development projects and support implementation of new production processes.
10. Participate in root cause investigations to eliminate repeat issues and enhance plant reliability.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification – HNC or equivalent.
• BS7671 18th Edition (Essential)
• C&G 2391, 2394, or 2395 (Inspection & Testing) – but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and troubleshoot control systems.
• Understanding of PUWER and safe working practices.
• IPAF/PASMA (3A and 3B categories) certification is beneficial.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving approach using methods like root cause analysis or 5 Whys.