Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Leeds. The role involves supporting planned and daily maintenance, developing new equipment, and maintaining company properties. Candidates should have an apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering and experience in a manufacturing setting. The position offers a flexible work schedule from Monday to Friday and occasional call-outs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PLC Control and Variable Speed Motor Controllers.
• Previous experience in an Electrical Engineer capacity in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Department with planned and daily maintenance.
• Development of new equipment and processes.
• Maintenance of Company properties.

Skills

Problem-solving initiative

Self-motivated

Flexible approach

Project management

Machine building

CAD electrical drawing

PUWER risk assessments

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition qualification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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