Electrical Maintenance Engineer

-; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Pontefract is seeking Level 3 Apprentice trained Electrical Maintenance Engineers to maintain and repair a wide range of warehouse machinery. The ideal candidates will have experience in fault-finding and preventative maintenance, working with PLC systems, and have excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £20.69 per hour plus bonuses and requires working a 42-hour shift rotation including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Comprehensive bonus scheme

25% discount on merchandise

Free Parking

Access to medical support services

Employee discount at Staff Shops

Qualifications

• Experience with fault-finding and diagnosis of PLC controlled equipment.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance practices.
• Ability to carry out electrical and mechanical fault analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair warehouse machinery and equipment.
• Implement management instructions regarding maintenance.
• Conduct regular inspections and assist with risk assessments.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Electrical and Mechanical fault analysis

Communication skills

PC literate

Education

Level 3 Electrical Maintenance Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Robots

Job description

Job Description

Salary £20.69 per hour, plus night shift premium (~£47,500 per annum)

Comprehensive bonus scheme and overtime opportunities

42 hour shift rotation (including days, nights, and some weekends)

Stadium Warehouse - South Elmsall

About the role

Our Maintenance Engineers play a pivotal role in ensuring that the huge range of warehouse machinery and equipment are maintained and repaired as required to ensure the operation runs smoothly, implementing management instruction with regard to all aspects of the role and ensure awareness of Health and Safety, working in a specialist field.

We're looking for Level 3, Apprentice trained Electrical Maintenance Engineers with experience and knowledge of:

• Fault‑finding and diagnosis on a range of PLC controlled equipment
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on a range of pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and robots in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices
• Analysis and resolution of Electrical and Mechanical faults and repairs
• Conducting regular inspections whilst assisting in the completion and review of risk assessments for the department
• ASI and Profibus systems

The role will require the successful candidate to work at heights of up to 20m with appropriate training. You'll also have excellent communication skills and be PC literate.

Life at Next

• Bonus scheme
• Applicable shift premiums
• 25% discount on Next merchandise and up to 15% on Brands
• Up to 75% discount at our staff shops
• Eligibility to join our Sharesave Scheme
• Free Parking
• Digicare+ gives you free access to medical support services including Digital GP appointments

Please note

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About Us

You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on‑line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!

About the Team

• Sharesave scheme
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
• Generous bonus scheme for many roles
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Free on‑site parking
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.