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SalaryHowdens is recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join our team based at our manufacturing site in Howden, East Yorkshire. This role will support proactive/preventative maintenance of our manufacturing equipment, services, utilities, and improvement projects and provide support to reactive breakdown maintenance as required.
The ideal candidate could have either completed an engineering apprenticeship or have relevant engineering qualifications with proven manufacturing or industrial experience. Additionally, a good understanding of manufacturing processes within an FMCG environment.
Pay rate: £43,807.40 per annum + shift allowance + monthly production bonus
Shift pattern:
- Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 6am-6pm
- Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday - 6am-6pm, Wednesday, Thursday - 6pm-6am
- Week 3 - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - 6pm-6am
- 7 days off
Benefits of working for Howdens as an Electrical Engineer:
- Competitive salary and monthly production bonus
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Free onsite parking and canteen
- Share save scheme
- Exceptional reward and recognition
Key skills and experience required for the Electrical Engineer:
- Experience in using CNC machinery
- Knowledge and experience of Siemens s7 PLC, Beckhoff PLC, Pilz Safety PLC, and Mitsubishi PLC would be desirable
- Fault finding, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
- Experience of computerised maintenance management systems
- NVQ Level 3 essential
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.
