Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Questech are recruiting on behalf of our client in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This fast paced textile manufacturing facility seeks a dependable engineer to support production.

You will handle reactive and preventive maintenance, attend breakdowns, and work a 4 on 4 off 12-hour days and nights shift, ensuring safety and quality with minimal downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable and able to work to high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Reactive maintenance - respond to breakdowns to restore production quickly and safely.
• Attend breakdowns promptly and complete quality repairs.
• Carry out regular machine maintenance programmes to reduce downtime and complete paperwork.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedule.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimise disruption to operations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Problem solving

Manufacturing environment

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Apprentice Trained)

Tools

Maintenance Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Questech are recruiting on behalf of our client in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer.

This client are a fast paced Textile Manufacturing facility, experiencing substantial growth.

The Person:

• Worked as a Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Electrician / Multi Skilled Engineer
• NVQ Level 3 (Apprentice Trained)
• Trustworthy, Motivated, Problem Solver
• Experienced in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient written, numerical, and verbal skills
• Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office family of products
• Experience of Maintenance Management Systems & software.

The Role:

• Reactive maintenance - Reacting to breakdowns to ensure production is back running as quick and safely as possible.
• Attend breakdowns promptly and make repairs to the best quality
• Complete regular machine maintenance programmes to reduce downtime and complete relevant paperwork.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance: Ensure planned maintenance is carried out in line with the site schedule.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure tasks are completed with little to no impact on operations.
• Ensure all engineering work carried out in the value stream meets the requirements of Quality, Safety, Health & Environment policies & procedures.

This role is working a Continental Shift Pattern - 4on 4off - 12hr Days & Nights

The basic salary will be between 47,000pa - 50.000pa (dependant on experience)