Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

LOCATION: BEDFORDSHIRE
SALARY: £28K-£30K
SHIFTS: MON-THURS 7:30AM-5PM, FRI 7:30AM-12PM
FULL TIME, PERMENANT
OVER TIME AVAILABLE

We are looking to recruit a hands-on Electrical Engineer to work for a well-known company within the food manufacturing industry, based in Bedfordshire. This is a factory-based role but may require occasional travel to remote manufacturing sites.
Responsibilities

• Building control panels to technical drawings, including cutting and fitting of wire ducting and din rail.
• Wiring control panels to electrical schematic drawings
• Testing control panels to relevant documentation
• Fault finding Control panels
• Working with low voltage single & three phase AC systems, ranging from 110V - 600V
• Working with extra low voltage DC systems, typically 24V
• Working alongside the mechanical department to field wire the control system within the machine envelope.
• Helping electrical maintenance in and around the factory

Qualifications & Skills

• Has time proven practical electrical wiring experience in an industrial environment, mechanical experience would also be beneficial
• Can manage a dynamic workload and have a flexible approach to the role whilst maintaining excellent problem-solving abilities and an eye for details.
• Is experienced in reading and interpreting technical drawings and interpret data in written/numerical form on electrical systems
• Works well as an individual and effectively within a group
• Has completed an engineering apprenticeship with an electrical bias
• Is qualified to NVQ Level3, An equivalent standard or above in an electrical engineering related subject.

Additional items that would be beneficial to the candidate:

• Qualified to BS7671 18th Edition.
• Knowledge of PLC hardware and software such as, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley & Siemens
• Knowledge of Industrial networking systems such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, RS282, RS485, etc
• Knowledge of domestic & commercial fixed wire electrical systems

Annual Bonus based on Company Performance
Free on-site parking
Hybrid Working (for some roles)
Flexible Working Policy
22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 25 with service)
Life Assurance
Sick Pay Scheme
Pension Scheme
Workwear
Staff Meals/Events

Please apply with your CV.