Job Description
Electrical Engineer
Permanent Full-Time
£44,000 per annum + Overtime
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their engineering team in Northamptonshire . This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business offering a varied role, competitive salary and long-term career prospects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, fault finding and repairing a wide range of production and plant equipment, whilst supporting continuous improvement and engineering projects across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Fault finding and maintenance on:
oProduction machinery and associated control systems
oPLC and computer-controlled systems
oPlant services and their control systems
Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance on:
oProcess systems
oSafety systems
oElectrical distribution systems
Testing electrical installations using a range of test and measurement equipment
Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
Assisting with the design, installation and commissioning of electrical control systems
Managing small engineering projects from concept through to completion
Candidate Requirements
Applicants must:
Hold a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship, BTEC, City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification
Have experience servicing and repairing a diverse range of industrial equipment
Possess excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
Be competent in reading electrical drawings and symbols
Be experienced in the use of electrical testing equipment
Have experience working with:
oPLCs
oVariable Speed Drives (VSDs)
oSoft starters
oWeighing equipment
oSensors
oProcess control systems
Have experience carrying out planned and preventative maintenance activities
Desirable Experience
The following would be advantageous:
Experience with Mitsubishi and/or Siemens PLC systems and software
Multi-skilled engineering experience with mechanical and pneumatic knowledge
Electrical inspection and testing qualifications
Previous experience within the food manufacturing sector
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
07:30 - 17:30
One-hour lunch break
Daily hours include:
o7.5 hours paid at basic rate
o1.5 hours paid at time and a half
On-Call and Overtime Requirements
Following a satisfactory probationary period of up to six months, engineers participate in an on-call rota system, usually 1 x week in 6 with the option to work nights during their call-out week.
Applicants must be willing to:
Participate in the on-call rota
Work weekend overtime when required
Support out-of-hours breakdown cover
Benefits
Company pension
Cycle to Work scheme
Life insurance
Free on-site parking
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Electrical Engineer seeking a stable, long-term position within a successful manufacturing environment.
