Electrical Maintenance Engineer

South Elmsall
2 months ago
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Position: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: South Elmsall, West Yorkshire
Salary: £45,200 + £2,300 Shift Premium

TXM Recruit is partnering with one of the UK’s best-known retailers to hire skilled Maintenance Technicians for their site in South Elmsall in West Yorkshire. These roles involve maintaining state-of-the-art machinery to ensure seamless operations at the distribution facility.

Shift Pattern:
Days and Night Shifts
Work Hours: Between 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am
Key Responsibilities:
Perform fault finding and diagnosis on a range of PLC controlled warehouse equipment.
Carry out PPM on a range of pneumatic, hydraulics, conveyors, and robots.
Complete reactive repairs within set timeframes to minimise downtime.
Conduct servicing and repairs of installed products, taking hands-on ownership of issues to achieve swift resolutions.
Demonstrate strong mechanical skills.
Follow setup instructions, assembly guides, and checklists with precision.
Display exceptional attention to detail and follow-up capabilities.
Communicate clearly and effectively with teams at all levels on site.

Skills and Qualifications Required:
Engineering Apprenticeship and ONC (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Previous experience working in a Maintenance Engineering role ideally within a warehouse, FMCG or similar environment.
Knowledge of PLC systems and their functionality.
Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using CMMS systems and managing engineering inventory.
Able to work at heights of up to 20m with appropriate training.

Benefits:
Pension contributions
Bonus scheme
25% discount on Merchandise and up to 70% discount at staff shops
Access to Sharesave scheme
Full uniform provided

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