Electrical Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer   Our client a family run firm with a strong history currently has a vacancy for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer.  This is due to growth and the continued success of the business.  They are a market leader and award winning firm.   Role objective:   To ensure the safe and efficient operation of all electrical assets across all sites and carry out any electrical work as required.   Key Duties:  To maintain existing equipment, through reactive and planned maintenance. Fault finding and carrying out repairs during breakdowns. Assist with modifications of current machinery. Assist with new installations of machinery. Installation of power distribution & lighting. Electrical building of machines including all wiring, control panels Commissioning of production machines – both internal and external, including occasionally overseas Working with, modifying, and installing machine automation (Allen Bradley, Schneider, Keyence etc.) Developing and improving existing machinery Fault diagnosing and finding solutions to a wide range of electrical problems Specifying and sourcing of electrical components required for builds Working closely with the design and mechanical teams, sharing ideas and concepts Support production/maintenance engineers when required Develop engineering improvements and systems in line with the company’s objectives Requirements  HND/Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). Knowledge of 415V 3 phase power would be essential. Knowledge of AC & Servo motors would be essential. IPAF licence advantageous. Electrical installation experience would be essential. Automation (PLC, VSD’s, HMI’s) experience would be a significant advantage. 18th edition is advantageous but not essential.   5 day shifts rotating weekly, AM 0600 to 1400Monday to Thursday and 0600 to 1300 Friday and PM 1400 to 22.00 Monday to Thursday and 1300 to 2000 Friday   Benefits Salary Circa £39000 - £45000 Plus shift allowance DOE 32 days pro rata (8 days bank holiday)  Pension scheme  Free parking Employee discount Additional Events Benefits death in service benefit; (after successful completion of 12 months service) cycle to work scheme (after successful completion of 12 months’ service); training and development opportunities; optical care vouchers; one wellbeing day per year (after successful completion of probationary period); One additional day’s holiday (or pro-rata,if you work part time) following the completion of 5 years’ service; Option to purchase additional days holiday entitlement (which is in addition to your holiday entitlement)