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Job summary
A global manufacturer of industrial materials is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work at their Leeds production facility. You will support plant maintenance and improvement projects with a focus on electrical systems and automation. Ideal candidates should have experience with control systems, PLCs, and a strong analytical approach to fault finding. This hands-on role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for long-term development.
Qualifications
- Experience as an Electrical Engineer or similar.
- Strong understanding of control panels and PLC systems.
- Must be commutable to Leeds.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and resolve faults on manufacturing plant and equipment.
- Assist with R&D projects to improve production processes.
- Support both electrical and basic mechanical maintenance tasks.
Skills
Education
Electrical Engineer / Maintenance Engineer / Control Systems Engineer required to join a global manufacturer of industrial materials and components at their Leeds production facility.
The successful Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supporting plant maintenance, diagnostics, and improvement projects, with a focus on electrical systems, control panels, and automation. This is a hands‑on engineering role offering long‑term development in a high‑tech, process‑driven manufacturing environment.
You’ll have a broad background in electrical engineering with experience in control systems, 3‑phase power, VFDs, and PLC‑based systems. Knowledge of high‑temperature processes or heavy industry would be advantageous.
- £38,000 – £43,000 depending on experience
- Based in Leeds
- Day shifts, Monday to Friday
- Call‑out rota (shared across the engineering team)
- Diagnose and resolve faults on manufacturing plant and equipment
- Assist with R&D projects to improve or re‑engineer production processes
- Contribute to continuous improvement and site development activities
- Perform hands‑on installation, assembly, and upgrade of electrical systems
- Support both electrical and basic mechanical maintenance tasks
- Experience as an Electrical Engineer / Maintenance Engineer / Controls Engineer or similar
- Strong understanding of control panels, PLCs, motors, VFDs, 3‑phase and single‑phase systems
- Apprentice trained with HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
- Strong analytical and fault‑finding ability
- Must be commutable to Leeds
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