Electrical Engineer

Recruiter
Adept Resourcing Uk Ltd
Location
Rotherham
Salary
27000.00 - 37000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
14 Aug 2017
Closes
11 Sep 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Adept Resourcing Engineering and Technical Division are working with our established client to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

The Job:

- To provide electrical and mechanical engineering support across the site in order to maximise plant efficiency and minimise downtime.
- To create and develop energy savings ideas which will limit the amount of money spent on energy/electricity and monitor the usage of water and energy.
- To respond to plant problems and emergency breakdown situations and undertake specific engineering tasks, including verbal/written instructions and from engineering plans as required.
- To assist with the machine programming (PLC) and any modifications required such as Human Machine Interface (HMI), Inverters and Variable Speed Drives (VSD).
- To receive/issue Permits to Work and ensure engineering work is carried out to internal/external Health, Safety, Environmental and Engineering standards.
- To report any performed engineering work against plans, and update relevant systems.
- To understand and apply Standard Maintenance/Operating Procedure, Method Statements and Engineering Standards as appropriate.
- To assist with the training/coaching of team members/colleagues/apprentices when applicable.
- To give ongoing support to Production through any issues with the process by investigating and improving existing machinery where appropriate.
- Take ownership of personal development, to successfully develop own capabilities, knowledge and personal development.
- To monitor and assist with any repeat concerns and support the Company with resolving these issues.

The Candidate:

- GCSE, NVQ 1 or 2 or City and Guilds
- Manufacturing background and Experience in the automotive industry would be beneficial
- Ability to read and understand electrical engineering drawings
- Ability to use electrical test equipment
- Knowledge of PLC fault finding with a laptop
- Ability to read, modify and write PLC programs
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Technique Kaizen
- Ability to problem solve and resolve process issues efficiently and effectively

Remuneration:

- GBP27,000 per year plus 35% shift allowance (GBP36,700 per year)
- Continental shifts (shift pattern to be discussed at interview stage)
- Pension
- Holidays