Multiskilled/Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Wabtec Corporation; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Life assurance

Sick pay

Pension

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Northampton is seeking a Multiskilled/Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain, service and repair all manufacturing machinery. You’ll work on weekly rotating shifts (0600-1400 / 1400-2200) and focus on minimising downtime while upholding housekeeping standards.

Ideal candidates have apprentice training and electrical qualifications, with experience reading diagrams, operating DC/AC drives, PLCs, sensors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• Ideally manufacturing background, but not essential.
• Apprentice trained and electrically qualified as minimum.
• Ability to read engineering diagrams/drawings, and control circuits/schematics.
• Experience with DC/AC Drives, electrical hoists, and 3 phase motors.
• Experience with safety and light circuits, inverters, PLC systems, relays, and speed control systems.
• Experience with sensors.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic control systems is advantageous.
• A mechanical understanding of gearboxes, pumps, and pneumatics would be advantageous.
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively, while working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to follow processes, especially health and safety/manual handling.

Responsibilities

• The role is to maintain, service, and repair all machinery used in the manufacturing process.
• Minimise production downtime.
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.
• Conduct PPMs when required.

Skills

Manufacturing background

Apprentice trained

Electrical qualification

Reading diagrams

DC/AC Drives

Electrical hoists

3 phase motors

Safety circuits

Inverters

PLC systems

Sensors

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Gearboxes & pumps

Planning & prioritisation

Health & safety processes

Tools

DC/AC Drives

PLC systems

Sensors

Job description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

As part of the Plant Engineering/Maintenance team in Northampton, working on weekly rotating shift pattern 0600-1400 / 1400-2200, you will have the opportunity to engineer solutions and maintain systems for our radiators production for the power generation industry.

How will you make a difference?

As a Multiskilled/Electrical Maintenance Engineer, reporting to the Manager, Plant Engineering/Maintenance, you will be responsible to maintain and improve all machinery used in the manufacturing process, periodically inspect systems to ensure optimal functioning and troubleshooting problems.

What do we want to know about you?

• Ideally you will have a manufacturing background, but it is not essential.

• Apprentice trained, electrically qualified as a minimum.

• Ability to read engineering diagrams/drawings, and control circuits/schematics.

• Experience with DC/AC Drives, electrical hoists, and 3 phase motors.

• Experience with safety and light circuits, inverters, PLC systems, relays, and speed control systems.

• Experience with working with sensors.

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic control systems is advantageous.

• A mechanical understanding of gearboxes, pumps, and pneumatics would be advantageous.

• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively, while working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Ability to follow processes, especially health and safety/manual handling.

What will your typical day look like?

• The role is to maintain, service, and repair all machinery used in the manufacturing process.

• Minimise production downtime.

• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.

• Conduct PPMs when required.

What about the physical demands of the job?

A manual environment, lifting heavy equipment with magnetic hoists and chain/strap hoists.

Benefits

• Retention bonus (up-to £650) / 4 x life assurance / Sick Pay scheme / Pension
• Holiday 23 days per year plus bank/public holidays / Free hot drinks / Access to retail discounts / Medicash Healthcare benefit

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.