Jobs in Lofthouse Gate

We are working are working with a well established Heavy Industry/FMCG company based in the Wakefield area, They are looking for a lead electrical engineer to join them on a Days only basis
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Job Role:
* Maintaining excising plant and equipment and assisting with new installations on site.
* Supporting the wider engineering team across sites
* Respond to breakdowns efficiently in order to reduce machine downtime and increase production across site, minimising breakdowns through regular PPM's.
* Improving current systems on site including any technical documentation.
* Complying with all health & safety regulations and reviewing safety systems.
Job Requirements:
* Technical knowledge and capability to handle the Electrical and Mechanical engineering activities of their plant.
* Experience leading a small team of Engineers
* Apprentice trained in a relevant electrical engineering discipline.
* 18th edition wiring regulations.
* Experience with Power Distribution, Emergency Generators and UPS systems.
* Familiarity with Instrumentation and Process Controllers.
* Practical knowledge of PLCs, Motor Control and Variable Speed Drives,
* Experience, preferably in a 24/7 Production Environment.
* Working on a Call Out basis when required.
Qualifications:
* Relevant electrical Qualifications - NVQ/ONC/HNC
* Apprentice Trained
* Experience in high prssure FMCG environment
* Qualified in 18 Edition BS7671 Electrical Regulations. - Advantageous
* H.V. Awareness Qualification. - Advantageous
* Siemens S5 and S7 experience. - Advantageous