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ATA Recruitment
Leeds
2 days ago
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Role - Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Salary - £42k + x4 death in service + 9% matched pension + x4 death in service + private medical care + fantastic training oppportunities

Location - Wakefield

Hours - Monday to Friday 6-2pm/ 1:18pm - 9pm with a 8pm finish on a Friday

The Company

Do you want to work for one of the number one European and worldwide manufacturer supplying in to a vast range of sectors within the retail market?

I have an opportunity for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work for one of largest automated manufacturer of retail products within pharmaceutical, food, beverage and so much more. The company turns over more than £30million. They have state of the art machines including various conveyor systems, palletisers and so much more. Their site in Wakefield is one of the longest standing sites within the business. They have a number of project and improvement work constantly going on.

This company are a true leader in their field, they can offer the right Maintenance Engineer excellent employee benefits, fantastic training and a great team to work with. I'm looking for a team player who enjoys the culture of being in a maintenance team and someone who wants to bring positive energy to the table.

Maintenance Engineer Role:

  • Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance of the machinery on site which includes, conveyors, palletisers, pressers and so much more
  • Ensuring that any mechanical maintenance is carried out and any broken parts are replaced efficiently and effectively to reduce downtime.
  • Carry out electrical maintenance including schematics drawings, electrical test equipment such as multi-meters and fault finding on panels with components such as relays, sensors and contactors.
  • Assist with any continuous improvement / LEAN work that is carried out to improve the efficiency of the department

Skills/Experience required from the maintenance engineer:

  • NVQ Level 3, electrical apprenticeship or equivalent
  • Maintenance Engineering and Electrical Engineering knowledge
  • Knowledge of drives, sensors and PLC's
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What my client has on offer for the successful maintenance engineer:

Fantastic pension 9% matched

26+8 days bank holiday

Early finish very other Friday, working less than 40hours

Heath care programme

X4 death in service

Time of in lieu

Please click “apply” or for further information.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation


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