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Executive Summary
Howdens are looking for an Electrical Engineer based at Howdens Work Surfaces to provide breakdown, preventative maintenance...
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Howdens are looking for an Electrical Engineer based at Howdens Work Surfaces to provide breakdown, preventative maintenance cover and installation work throughout the site.
The successful candidate will have completed an engineering apprenticeship and possess a background in maintenance within a manufacturing environment, with experience in a proactive safety environment.
Pay rate: £43,807.40 + monthly production bonus
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 16:30, with the requirement to back fill shift electricians where necessary
The role:
- Proactive and preventative maintenance
- Reactive breakdown maintenance
- Continual improvement projects
- Ownership and development of specific production line maintenance
- Supporting and engaging with lean manufacturing techniques to work effectively with PLC programmes
- Assist with day to day running of the engineering depart including planning and being proxy for maintenance manager in their absence.
Key skills and experience required:
- Fault finding, corrective actions and root cause analysis
- Control and automation systems, including Siemens s7 PLC, Beckhoff PLC, Pilz Safety PLC and Mitsubishi PLC
- Working with computerised maintenance management systems
- Must be able to work under pressure especially when breakdowns arise and production levels are high
Benefits of working for us 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 daily meal allowance
- Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition
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.
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