Electrical Maintenance Engineer

HR GO Recruitment; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Yeovil. This role involves 70% electrical and 30% mechanical tasks, requiring knowledge of PLCs and process controls. The ideal candidate has a background in food or agriculture engineering. The salary ranges from £40k to £45k, and benefits include pension, free parking, and cash back medical support.

Benefits

Pension

Free Parking

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cash back medical with Westfield Health

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PLCs and 18th edition wiring regulations.
• Background in Food or agriculture engineering or maintenance.
• Basic computer literacy and clerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance tasks as set by the Maintenance Manager.
• Update maintenance records and assist with breakdowns.
• Identify personal maintenance training needs.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Process controls knowledge (Siemens/Allen Bradley)

Driving license

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - YEOVIL

70% electrical 30% mechanical

Knowledge of Process controls (Siemens or Allen Bradley), PLCs, 18th edition all desirable

Do you have a background in Food or agriculture engineering or maintenance?

Hours Mon-Fri - 7.00-16.00 or 8-5

Salary £40k-£45k

On call every other week/3 weeks; when on call you are paid a minimum of 3 hours, even if on site for 30 minutes, with pay continued into the following day if called out

Duties of Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Health & Safety Compliance: Operate within Health & Safety requirements and all relevant company procedures.
• Daily Maintenance Tasks: Carry out daily maintenance tasks as set out by the Maintenance Manager, including regular greasing, inspection, and repair of all processing equipment.
• Record Keeping: Update maintenance records.
• Breakdown Assistance: Assist with breakdowns, repairs, or general projects as required by the Maintenance Manager.
• Training Needs Identification: Identify your own maintenance training needs through observation and discussion, and inform the Mill Manager accordingly.
• Task Delegation: Perform any other tasks as may be delegated from time to time by the Maintenance Manager or Mill Manager.
• Tool Maintenance: Maintain all company tools and maintenance equipment in clean working order and ensure they are returned and secured in the appropriate store after use.
• Inventory Management: Create an effective inventory system to ensure adequate "spares" cover on essential equipment.
• Tool & Equipment Requests: Notify the Maintenance Manager where new tools or maintenance equipment are required to carry out the job in hand.
• Scope of Authority: Sign on behalf of the company for supplier deliveries.
• Performance Criteria of Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Maintenance of protective clothing and general appearance.
• Maintain work office, tool/spare parts store, work benches, and all records in a tidy, orderly fashion at all times.
• Accurate, immediate, and legible completion of all documentation.
• Minimise machinery/equipment failure through neglect.
• Conformance to company procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude and relationship with customers and colleagues.
• Punctuality and effective use of company time.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record

Physical Requirements

• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic clerical and administrative skills.
• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical, electrical predominantly.
• Fitness to carry out the job (Health Record).
• Driving license

Benefits

• Pension
• Free Parking
• 22 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holiday days and, once out of 6 month probation, you get your birthday off
• Cash back medical with Westfield Health (subject to change) which pays up to £60 towards Doctors and £60 towards Dentists etc per year