Maintenance Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Huddersfield is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their manufacturing team. You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring optimal performance of production facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical fault-finding skills and experience in a manufacturing environment. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for professional growth and further training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical fault-finding and industrial automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine planned maintenance on electrical systems and machinery.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers and production teams.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Maintenance Engineer with Electrical bias

£42,500 p/a, HD7, 28 days leave, Free parking, Pension, Permanent role

Job Role

Our Huddersfield based client is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their manufacturing team. As part of a four person engineering team-comprising two Mechanical Engineers and two Electrical Engineers-you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and reliability of our production facilities. Your responsibilities will include both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance of machines.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Perform routine planned maintenance on electrical systems and machinery to help prevent unexpected failures.

  
  


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  Respond promptly to breakdowns and emergency repairs, diagnosing and resolving electrical faults efficiently.

  
  


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  Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers and production teams to troubleshoot and optimise equipment performance.

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with health, safety, and electrical regulations, maintaining up-to-date documentation for inspections and audits.

  
  


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  Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance system efficiency and reliability.

  
  


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  Conduct fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical components, including motors, PLCs, sensors, and wiring.

  
  


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  Assist in the installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment.

  
  


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  Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, spare parts usage, and system modifications.

  
  


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  Support training initiatives for operators and junior staff on electrical safety and best practices.

  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills:

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  Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.

  
  


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  Strong knowledge of electrical fault-finding, PLC programming, and industrial automation systems.

  
  


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  Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

  
  


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  Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance.

  
  


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  Strong communication and teamwork abilities to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

  
  

Desirable:

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  Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

  
  


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  Previous experience in high volume manufacturing or FMCG industries.

  
  

Benefits:

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  £42,500 p/a

  
  


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  Company pension scheme.

  
  


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  Opportunities for professional growth and further training.

  
  

If you are a results driven Electrical Maintenance Engineer who thrives in a fast paced manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you!

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If you are interested in this vacancy, please click apply to forward your CV to Isabell

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Travail has been established since 1977 and has over 30 branches nationwide. Our Huddersfield branch was opened in 1995 and has specialist consultants who each deal with different market segments. To apply for this or other similar roles in Huddersfield, Halifax, Elland, Brighouse, Dewsbury or Batley area, please contact our office on 01484 518000