Manufacturing Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Coventry is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a focus on electrical systems. The ideal candidate should possess a strong electrical engineering background, preferably with experience in fault finding and heavy industrial machinery maintenance. A Time Served Apprenticeship is essential. The role offers a competitive salary package including a total OTE of £49,800 and various perks including onsite parking, health plans, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Onsite parking

On-site physiotherapy

Discount flooring after 6 months

Bike to work scheme

Contributory Health Cash Plan

24/7 Free employee support scheme

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• Must have a Time Served Apprenticeship.
• Experience as an Industrial Electrical Engineer.
• Competence in fault finding on Relay Logic panels.

Responsibilities

• Carry out corrective and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime and breakdown issues.
• Lead and participate in engineering teams for specific improvements.

Skills

Fault finding on Relay Logic panels

Knowledge of compressed air/chilled water plant

Understanding of technical drawings

Hydraulic Systems and Pneumatics experience

Experience with heavy industrial rotating machinery

Education

Time Served Apprenticeship

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Focus

Are you an experienced Industrial Electrical Engineer looking for a rewarding role with a competitive package? Join a leading manufacturing company committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence at our Coventry site!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Engineer to join our Engineering Department. You will be crucial in ensuring plant optimisation and utilisation by carrying out corrective and planned maintenance activities across a complete range of machinery and ancillary equipment.

• Job Title: Engineer (Manufacturing Focus)
• Location: Coventry
• Reports To: Engineering Manager
• Hours of Work: 42 hours per week on a Panama shift pattern.

Salary & Benefits Package

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package:

• Base Salary: £45,800
• Shift Allowance: £4,000
• Total OTE: £49,800
• Holidays: 31 days (note: Bank Holidays must be booked off)
• Contributory Pension Scheme: The company matches contributions up to 8% (e.g., your 5% contribution is matched by an 8% company contribution).
• Death in Service: 8 x salary.
• Performance Bonus: Up to 2.5% of salary, based on company performance (non-contractual, but historically paid).
• Additional Perks:
  • Onsite parking.
  • On-site physiotherapy.
  • Discount flooring available after 6 months service.
  • Bike to work scheme.
  • Contributory Health Cash Plan.
  • 24/7 Free employee support scheme.
  • Access to learning resources (e.g., Linked In Learning).

Key Requirements & Skills

The ideal candidate will possess a strong electrical engineering background in an industrial setting:

• Qualifications: Must have a Time Served Apprenticeship.
• Essential Skills/Knowledge:
  • Experience as an Industrial Electrical Engineer.
  • Competence in fault finding on Relay Logic panels.
  • Knowledge of compressed air/chilled water plant is required.
  • Understanding of technical drawings.
  • Experience with Hydraulic Systems and Pneumatics.
  • Experience with heavy industrial rotating machinery (e.g., Mills, Calenders, Extruders).
• Desirable Skills: Competence in fault finding on PLC control would be a definite advantage. Knowledge of boilers would be useful but not essential.

Core Accountabilities

You will be expected to:

• Carry out corrective and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime and breakdown issues.
• Lead and participate in engineering teams for specific engineering improvements and Capital projects.
• Ensure all maintenance records (Agility & Handover logs) are updated.
• Process adjustments to overcome quality issues and maintain process integrity.
• Adhere to all health and safety requirements.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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