Electrical Engineer

Bells of Lazonby; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious bakery in England is seeking an Electrical Engineer to ensure efficient operations of production equipment. Responsibilities include managing breakdowns and maintenance while adhering to health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of PLC systems and the ability to work under pressure. This full-time position offers various benefits including annual leave, sick pay, and a refer a friend scheme.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Bonus

29 days annual leave

Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Discounted cakes

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and repair faults on processing and production equipment.
• Capable of working independently in a hands-on environment.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the smooth operation of the production units.
• React to breakdowns and carry out maintenance and repairs.
• Provide onsite support for continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills

Understanding of PLC and electronic controlled equipment

Good communication skills

Time-management skills

Team player support

Education

Qualified to IEE wiring regulations

Job description

Bells of Lazonby have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join the team.

Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent

About Us:

We are an established family bakery with a taste for quality, having created delicious products for over 75 years. Our organisation produces baked goods for retail and food service, specialising in cake and sweet pastry tart products. We supply all major UK retailers with ambient Free From ranges and a number of leading Coffee Shop Chains with ambient and frozen ranges.

Electrical Engineer The Role:

Ensure effective delivery of electrical engineering and some mechanical support to the department following the basic principles of maintenance and project management

Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:

- Contribute to the smooth operation of the production units, react to breakdowns in the plant and carry out maintenance and repair and installations on all types of manufacturing production equipment

- Support all necessary maintenance work to ensure the smooth running of factory operations

- Be a primary problem solver for Electrical related engineering or factory operation enquiries

- Ensure all work is carried out within appropriate timescales, following health and safety guidelines, HACCP and Hygiene requirements and that any delays are communicated as required to all related parties

- Follow a methodical detailed approach to finding faults then planning and carrying out repair work to completion

- Provide onsite support within continuous improvement methodologies

- Ensure that all equipment meets statutory health and safety requirements

- Hours arranged on a early/later two weekly rotational roster to include emergency on call cover (No rostered night shifts)

Electrical Engineer You:

- An understanding of PLC and electronic controlled equipment with the ability to diagnose and repair faults on a whole range of processing and production equipment

- Qualified to the latest IEE wiring regulations is desirable but not required

- Able to operate independently in a hands-on environment

- Hard working and a good communicator

- Able to build positive relationships with managers, colleagues, and representatives

- The ability to cope with pressure and make sound decisions quickly

- Good time-management skills to minimise downtime and ensure a team works efficiently

- Strong understanding of food hygiene

- Team Player support peers/team, support departments particularly through peak periods and holidays

- Willing to get involved in work outside of normal role

- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

- Driving licence

Electrical Engineer Benefits:

- Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS = GBP100, 2nd BONUS = GBP300

- 29 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays

- Company Sick Pay

- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Free Fruit/ Tea/Coffee

- Free onsite parking

- Discounted cakes

- Death in Service Scheme

- Employee Assistance program

- Shopping discounts

Application Process:

Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities for all, we are an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process; we accept all job applications in a variety of formats.

To submit your application for this exciting Electrical Engineer opportunity, please click Apply now!