Location: Wakefield
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 (dependent on experience) + overtime
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established heavy industrial manufacturing site based in Leeds. This role offers long term stability, strong overtime opportunities, and the chance to join a highly experienced engineering team.
The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will maintain electrical equipment across the site, respond to breakdowns and carrying out fault finding and repairs. The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring plant and machinery remain safe, compliant and fully operational.
The Business
Global manufacturing group with operations across Europe and internationally
Large manufacturing site in Leeds
Ongoing investment in sustainable and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes
Opportunity to work within a complex heavy industrial environment with specialist production equipment
Modern manufacturing facility with complex plant and machinery
Experienced engineering team providing strong onsite support
Stable business offering long term career opportunities
Supportive engineering team with strong technical capability
The Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Installation, maintenance and repair of electrical plant, production equipment and site services
Electrical fault finding and breakdown response across production machinery
Identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing corrective actions
Supporting development and improvement work to extend the life and efficiency of plant equipment
Ensuring all work is completed in line with company health and safety procedures
Recording maintenance work using recognised documentation and procedures
Participating in an on-call rota to respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime
This role requires someone who can work independently, problem solve and think on their feet, identifying practical solutions to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
Requirements of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Apprentice Trained Electrician or HNC in Electrical Engineering
Strong Electrical fault-finding experience within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
Experience working with contactors, relays, inverters, motors and PLCs
Ability to diagnose faults and implement effective solutions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to health and safety standards
Full UK driving licence required
Happy to participate in the on-call rota
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable role within a well established engineering team in a heavy industrial environment.
Please apply or contact Adele Lewis for more information.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £43000.00 per year