Job Description
Electrical Engineer - ManufacturingLeeds | £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 rota
This 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 systems
You will also be:
* Analytical with strong fault-finding skills
* A quick learner with a proactive approach
* Hands-on with excellent attention to detail
The 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 preferred
This 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