Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer. Electrical Bias

Multi-skilled Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Wetherby

Double Days - (14:30 - 23:00 / 6:00 - 14:30)

£38,000 - £40,000 DOE

We are looking for motivated Multi-Skilled Electrical bias Maintenance Engineers to join a well established distribution company. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.

Role Description

• Safeguarding equipment and services by conducting maintenance tasks, guaranteeing electrical safety and optimal equipment performance through planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Performing limited mechanical maintenance on equipment and services, such as changing cylinders, replacing chains/sprockets, belts, and bearings.
• Addressing electrical and minor mechanical breakdowns/failures, executing repairs promptly.
• Responding to operational needs across various departments like Machine Shop, Worktops, and Central Maintenance.
• Contributing electrical expertise to in-house designed and built new installations, including wiring electrical cabinets with Programmable Logic Controllers and other components.
• Conducting fault finding and diagnostics on equipment.
• Assisting external contractors during the setup of new machinery and services.
• Implementing machinery modifications while adhering to electrical safety protocols.
• Managing the procurement, receipt, and utilization of electrical parts following accurate specifications.
• Fabricating, utilising milling and lathe turning operations, for manufacturing new or replacement parts.
• Initiating purchase requisitions for required parts.
• Utilising manufacturer's maintenance and operating manuals for effective troubleshooting.

Skills and Qualifications

• A recognised Electrical Apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering and NVQ Parts 1,2 & 3.
• Electrical fault finding / diagnostic skills experience e.g. locating breaks in electrical circuits.
• Understanding of how Programmable Logic Controllers work.
• Understanding of how machinery works.
• Knowledge and awareness of Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Certificate in the IEE Wiring regulations
• Knowledge of correct systems for working at height.

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to James Reep - at or call for a confidential discussion on