Electrical Engineer - Manufacturing
Leeds | £39,000 - £45,000 + Benefits | Days
An established international manufacturer is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer for its production facility in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business offering long-term stability, technical variety, and involvement in continuous improvement and development projects.
The Role
Working as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team, you will support the maintenance, improvement, and development of manufacturing plant and equipment across the site.
Key responsibilities include:
Diagnosing plant and equipment faults and implementing engineering solutions
Supporting improvement and development projects across manufacturing operations
Hands-on assembly, modification, and installation of equipment
Contributing to continuous improvement activities across the site
Participating in an out-of-hours call-out rotaThis is a Monday to Friday days-based position.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have a broad electrical engineering background gained within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience may include:
PLC controls and electrical fault finding
Cabinet wiring and electrical maintenance
Control systems, motors, transformers and VFDs
Single phase and three phase systems
Electronics and industrial electrical systemsYou will also be:
Analytical with strong fault-finding skills
A quick learner with a proactive approach
Hands-on with excellent attention to detailThe following experience would be advantageous but is not essential:
High-temperature manufacturing environments
Power control systems and specialist industrial equipment
Mechanical engineering skills alongside electrical expertise
Qualifications
Apprentice trained in Electrical Engineering
HNC or equivalent qualification preferredThis role would suit an engineer with a genuine interest in technology, manufacturing processes, and engineering improvement projects.
Salary & Benefits
£39,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Attractive benefits package
Long-term opportunity within a well-established manufacturing business