Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Reed; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an Electrical Engineer to support the Production Department with maintenance and technical advice. The ideal candidate will have an apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. This position involves developing new processes and maintaining bespoke machinery. A flexible approach to work and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in PLC Control and Variable Speed Motor Controllers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Department with maintenance and technical advice.
• Develop new equipment and processes.
• Perform planned maintenance on bespoke machinery.

Skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Project management

CAD electrical drawing

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition qualification

Tools

PLC Control

Variable Speed Motor Controllers

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an electrical engineer to join a state-of-the-art manufacturing site who supply to a growing worldwide industry

Job Description:

• Skilled and enthusiastic people to join us as an Electrical Engineer.
• Support the Production Department throughout the provision of planned and daily maintenance, and technical advice on a range of bespoke machinery.
• The development of new equipment and processes as well as the maintenance of Company properties also form part of the overall departmental responsibilities.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition qualification preferred but not essential
• Previous experience of working in an Electrical Engineer capacity in a manufacturing environment, and proficiency in PLC Control and Variable Speed Motor Controllers.
• The ability to use your own initiative to solve problems, and to challenge the ‘status quo’.
• A self-motivated attitude and a proven commitment to seeing a job through to its conclusion to maintain production.
• A flexible approach to your work, in terms of production and maintenance demands as well as continuous improvement methods.
• Project management
• Machine building
• CAD electrical drawing
• PUWER risk assessments

Additional Details:

• Mon – Fri – Days / Afters / 4 Nights every 4 weeks
• 1 call out in 4 – rarely called out