Electrical Engineer | Shift Based in Howden, East Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Howden; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team in Howden, East Yorkshire. The role involves proactive and preventative maintenance of manufacturing equipment, supporting improvement projects, and providing reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 and relevant experience in manufacturing. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary and shift allowances

Excellent pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite parking and canteen

Share save scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining multi-axis manufacturing machinery.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes within an FMCG environment.
• Experience in a woodworking manufacturing plant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and preventative maintenance.
• Provide reactive breakdown maintenance.
• Engage with continual improvement projects.

Skills

CNC manufacturing machinery maintenance

Fault finding and root-cause analysis

Knowledge of Siemens S7 PLC

Computerised maintenance management systems

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Pilz Safety PLC

Job description

Howdens is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team at our manufacturing site in Howden, East Yorkshire. This opportunity has arisen following a recent retirement. In this role, you’ll be responsible for proactive and preventative maintenance across our manufacturing equipment, services, and utilities, while also supporting improvement projects. You’ll also play a key role in providing reactive maintenance support when needed.

The ideal candidate could have either completed an engineering apprenticeship or have relevant engineering qualifications with proven manufacturing or industrial experience. Additionally, a good understanding of manufacturing processes within an FMCG environment.

Salary

Pay rate: £53,827.28 per annum (Inclusive of Basic rate, shift & disturbance allowance)

Shift Pattern

• Week 1 – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 6am‑6pm
• Week 2 – Monday, Tuesday: 6am‑6pm; Wednesday, Thursday: 6pm‑6am
• Week 3 – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 6pm‑6am
• 7 days off

Key responsibilities

• Proactive and preventative maintenance
• Reactive breakdown maintenance
• Continual improvement projects
• Ownership and development of specific production line maintenance
• Supporting and engaging with lean manufacturing

Key skills and experience

• Experience in maintaining multi‑axis (CNC) manufacturing machinery & Extraction plants
• Experience in a woodworking manufacturing plant – desirable
• PUWER experience would be desirable
• Knowledge and experience of Siemens s7 PLC, PLC, Pilz Safety PLC, and PLC would be desirable
• Fault finding, root‑cause analysis and corrective actions
• Experience of computerised maintenance management systems
• NVQ Level 3 essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift allowances
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free onsite parking and canteen
• Share save scheme
• Exceptional reward and recognition

About Us

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.2 billion sales made last year.

How to apply

We are building a future where world‑class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as an Electrical Engineer, then we are keen to hear from you. If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.