Howdens are hiring an Electrical Engineer at our state-of-the-art Paint to Order factory in Thorne, Doncaster. This modern manufacturing facility specialises in creating bespoke kitchens, offering customers the flexibility to personalise colour schemes and finishes. This role is vital in keeping our site running smoothly through preventative maintenance, improvement project work and breakdown repairs.
Pay rate | £49,263.24 per annum
Shift pattern | Days - Monday to Friday (Mon to Thurs 7.30am-4pm, Fri 6am- 2pm)
Why join Howdens as an Electrical Engineer:
- Play a key role in an exciting period of growth for the company as we work towards achieving our 5-year growth target.
- Major investment in manufacturing capabilities across the Howdens manufacturing sites.
- Opportunity to progress and develop across the business.
- We offer the opportunity to upskill with internal and external training offered.
- What would you be doing as an Electrical Engineer:
- Proactive and preventative maintenance
- Reactive breakdown maintenance
- Continual improvement projects
- Ownership and development of the specific production line maintenance
- Supporting and engaging with lean manufacturing techniques
Key skills and experience required:
- Proven experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated paint application systems controlled by PLCs within a production line.
- Demonstrated expertise in high-volume automated manufacturing equipment, including hands-on fitting and fabrication skills.
- Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.
- Maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment within a high-volume automated manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) and experience in developing and optimising maintenance tasks are a plus.
- NVQ Level 3 is essential.
Benefits of working for Howdens as an Electrical Engineer:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Share save scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Exceptional reward and recognition
About Us
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.2 billion sales made last year.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply:
We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as an Electrical Engineer, then we are keen to hear from you.
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