Electrical Engineer

We are recruiting for an electrically bias Engineer, however the ideal candidate will be multi-skilled with exposure to PLC’s and automated equipment. This is a full time permanent role working for a well established client in the Leeds LS9 area, the successful candidate will work rotational weekly shifts Monday to Friday.

What’s on offer –

• Competitive salary up to £58,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday
• Free parking available on site
• Annual bonus scheme
• Great work culture with a focus on employee well being

What you’ll be doing –

• Point of contact for all technical matters on shift across the whole factory
• Drive improvements in performance of machinery
• Engineering corrective actions to support the production line and production management
• Adhering to health and safety and legislation at at all times
• Identify and implement plans to eliminate unnecessary losses such as cost, waste and inefficiencies.
• Carry out checks and inspection of plant, machinery, and equipment, maximise machine utilisation, decrease cycle times.

What we’re looking for –

• Educated to a minimum NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering time served apprenticeship
• 17th or 18th edition wiring regulations is desirable
• Knowledge in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate strong mechanical comprehension
• Have working knowledge of PLC fault-finding and repair, any programming skills would be of great interest.
• Experience of modern manufacturing techniques (5S, Lean and TPM would be ideal).

Hours of work –

Monday to Friday, 3 week rotational shifts

• Week 1 – 6am-2pm
• Week 2 – 2pm-10pm
• Week 3 – 10pm-6am

Interviews are taking place now so if you’re interested, apply now and we’ll be in touch!

JDRLeedsInd