Electrical Lead Engineer in production

Adecco; Preston; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Lead Engineer to join their growing team in food production. This pivotal role involves ensuring smooth production processes and leading electrical matters in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems, with the ability to solve problems proactively. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and team success. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• Strong industrial work experience in electrical engineering.
• Proactive approach to learning and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault investigations up to PLC level and resolve issues efficiently.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on machinery, including robots and conveyors.

Skills

Electrical Drawings Interpretation

Fault Finding in 3-Phase Systems

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

PLC Systems Familiarity

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Lead Engineer in Production

Longridge, Preston

upto £58k with review after qualifying period

Monday to Friday Shift working alternate 2pm - 10pm & 10pm to 6am & 6am - 2pm

Will consider flexi approach to shifts

Are you an electrical experienced time serviced Engineer with production line experiences?

Do you want to grow with a business that is expanding and has started a strong investment programme?

This is a fabulous opportunity to take your maintenance engineering experiences into a nationally recognised food production industry who supply to the wholesale dry food industry.

A dynamic industry sector growing year on year.

Based North Preston you will join a small team as a new production line is installed and workload increases.

We are looking for a self-sufficient, solutions-focused lead engineer who has the ability to lead on all electrical matters within a food production environment.

In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your mechanical and electrical expertise to ensure their production processes run smoothly. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting fault investigations up to PLC level and resolving issues efficiently.
• Performing maintenance and repairs on a wide range of machinery, including robots, conveyors, and food processing equipment.
• Executing electrical tasks such as sensor fixes, motor swaps, and inverter drives installation.
• Engaging in proactive problem-solving and suggesting improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborating with a team to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Requirements:To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Strong industrial work experience, alongside relevant mechanical and electrical skills.
• Able to manage programmes and people to drive efficiency's
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Familiarity with PLC systems, including interrogation and modification (programming not required).
• A proactive approach to learning and a desire to develop further skills and qualifications, such as becoming a Lean Champion.
• Flexibility to perform shift work as required.

Skills:Your toolkit should include:

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
• Experience in fault finding and maintenance of 3-phase systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, including bearings, pneumatic, and conveyor repairs.
• A background in process environments will be advantageous.

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