Quick overview
Job description
Electrical Engineer
Braunstone, Leicestershire
£55,000
Days (8am – 4pm)
Benefits
- 15% Combined Pension (9% Employer, 6% Employee)
- 7x Death in Service
- Health Cash Plan
- 33 Days Holiday (25 Days Bank Holidays)
- On-site Allen-Bradley PLC Test Rig
- Ongoing training and development
We are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, employing over 7,000 people across more than 20 countries. Due to continued investment and growth at our Braunstone manufacturing facility, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering Department.
The Role
Reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability, performance and safety of site equipment through a combination of hands-on electrical engineering, automation support and project work.
Key responsibilities include:
- PLC fault finding, programming and modification (Allen-Bradley).
- Electrical installation, commissioning and upgrade projects.
- Support delivery of capital and continuous improvement projects.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system faults.
- Support HMI and SCADA development and improvements.
- Ensure compliance with electrical standards and health & safety requirements.
- Provide technical support to the wider engineering team.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Electrical engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Level 3 Electrical Qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent).
- PLC fault finding, modification and programming experience.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of electrical safety and statutory compliance.
Desirable
- Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship.
- HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering.
- Allen-Bradley PLC experience.
- Experience with industrial automation, drives and networks.
- SCADA experience, ideally Ignition (Inductive Automation).
- Experience within FMCG, packaging or high-speed manufacturing environments.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful global manufacturer and play a key role in the continued development of our Braunstone site. You'll work with modern automation systems, support major improvement projects and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations.
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