Electrical Maintenance Engineer

KAP Technical are working with a Northampton manufacturing company recruiting for the following.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Northampton

£42,000

6am to 2pm
2pm to 10pm

Due to sustained growth and increased product demand, we are looking to recruit team players with a positive can-do attitude. Practical, hands on, good communication skills, with a willingness to work flexibly and attention to good housekeeping.
Working in a fast-paced manual environment, the role is to

• maintain, service and repair all machinery used in the manufacturing process on site
• minimise production down time.
• maintaining a high standard of housekeeping
• Conduct PPM’s when required.
• Ideally you will have a manufacturing background, but it is not essential.
• Apprentice trained, electrically qualified as a minimum.
• Ability to read engineering diagrams/drawings, and control circuits/schematics.
• Experience with DC/AC Drives, electrical hoists, and 3 phase motors.
• Experience with safety and light circuits, inverters, PLC systems, relays, and speed control systems.
• Experience with working with sensors.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic control systems is advantageous.
• A mechanical understanding of gearboxes, pumps, and pneumatics would be advantageous.
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively, while working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Ability to follow processes, especially health and safety/manual handling.

Benefits:
Retention bonus (up-to £650) / 4 x life assurance / Sick Pay scheme / Pension
Holiday 23 days per year plus bank/public holidays / Free hot drinks / Access to retail discounts
On-site parking