Electrical Engineer

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed