Process Control Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ossett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Process Control Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves working on-site, focusing on electrical maintenance and project work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of critical systems and collaborating with production personnel to enhance efficiency. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for those seeking stability and growth in their careers. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Matched pension scheme

Benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with extensive experience in a live manufacturing plant.
• Knowledge of PLCs, ideally Siemens, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to minimize risks.
• Resolve technical electrical breakdowns and maintain engineering logs.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance Engineering

PLC Knowledge

Risk Assessment

Continuous Improvement

Education

Apprentice Trained

Experience in Food Manufacturing

Tools

HMI/SCADA Systems

Motor Drives

Servo Systems

Job description

Job Description

This is an opportunity to join a leading FMCG manufacturer for their site in Wakefield. They are seeking an apprentice-trained and experienced Process Control Engineer to join their established team, working days (Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm) on their site in Wakefield.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Carrying out risk assessments with the relevant people and putting controls in place to minimize the risk to acceptable levels where reasonably practicable.
• Carry out electrical project work from concept to installation.
• Resolving technical electrical breakdowns solely and via supporting on-shift engineers.
• Backup of onsite equipment including server systems, HMI/SCADA systems, PLCs, motor drives, and servo systems.
• Writing of one-point lessons for site/engineers on recent projects or improvements completed.
• Actively gain as much information as possible from production personnel regarding the fault on the machine to speed up the fault-finding process.
• Ensure engineering logs and computer systems are fully filled in with all relevant information including PM/job work order numbers, all used parts, plant asset numbers, including raising part requisitions.
• Ensure all communications with external persons are conducted in a professional manner which reflects the company profile.

About you:

• Apprentice trained or above.
• Have extensive experience of maintaining a live manufacturing plant post-apprenticeship.
• Ideally, food manufacturing sector experience.
• Have the correct right to work in the UK without expiry.
• Have experience working as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in a production environment in the UK.
• Work collaboratively with a team of engineers and production professionals.
• PLC knowledge (mainly Siemens, but other PLCs knowledge is advantageous).
• Be continuous improvement focused.
• Seeking a permanent, long-term, and stable employer.

What you'll get in return:

• Up to £55k salary for the right candidate.
• Day shift.
• 25 days holiday.
• Matched pension scheme.
• Benefits platform including discount offerings at major retailers.

What you need to do now:

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