Electrical Lead Engineer in production

Preston
10 months ago
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Electrical Lead Engineer in Production

Longridge, Preston

upto £58k with review after qualifying period

Monday to Friday Shift working alternate 2pm - 10pm & 10pm to 6am & 6am - 2pm

Will consider flexi approach to shifts

Are you an electrical experienced time serviced Engineer with production line experiences?

Do you want to grow with a business that is expanding and has started a strong investment programme?

This is a fabulous opportunity to take your maintenance engineering experiences into a nationally recognised food production industry who supply to the wholesale dry food industry.

A dynamic industry sector growing year on year.

Based North Preston you will join a small team as a new production line is installed and workload increases.

We are looking for a self-sufficient, solutions-focused lead engineer who has the ability to lead on all electrical matters within a food production environment.

In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your mechanical and electrical expertise to ensure their production processes run smoothly. Your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting fault investigations up to PLC level and resolving issues efficiently.
Performing maintenance and repairs on a wide range of machinery, including robots, conveyors, and food processing equipment.
Executing electrical tasks such as sensor fixes, motor swaps, and inverter drives installation.
Engaging in proactive problem-solving and suggesting improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Collaborating with a team to maintain a safe and productive work environment.Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need:

Strong industrial work experience, alongside relevant mechanical and electrical skills.
Able to manage programmes and people to drive efficiency's
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
Familiarity with PLC systems, including interrogation and modification (programming not required).
A proactive approach to learning and a desire to develop further skills and qualifications, such as becoming a Lean Champion.
Flexibility to perform shift work as required.

Skills:
Your toolkit should include:

Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
Experience in fault finding and maintenance of 3-phase systems.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, including bearings, pneumatic, and conveyor repairs.
A background in process environments will be advantageous.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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