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
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Building control panels to technical drawings, including cutting and fitting of wire ducting and din rail.
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Wiring control panels to electrical schematic drawings
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Testing control panels to relevant documentation
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Fault finding Control panels
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Working with low voltage single & three phase AC systems, ranging from 110V – 600V
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Working with extra low voltage DC systems, typically 24V
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Working alongside the mechanical department to field wire the control system within the machine envelope.
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Helping electrical maintenance in and around the factory
Qualifications & Skills
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Has time proven practical electrical wiring experience in an industrial environment, mechanical experience would also be beneficial
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Can manage a dynamic workload and have a flexible approach to the role whilst maintaining excellent problem-solving abilities and an eye for details.
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Is experienced in reading and interpreting technical drawings and interpret data in written/numerical form on electrical systems
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Works well as an individual and effectively within a group
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Has completed an engineering apprenticeship with an electrical bias
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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:
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Qualified to BS7671 18th Edition.
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Knowledge of PLC hardware and software such as, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley & Siemens
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Knowledge of Industrial networking systems such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, RS282, RS485, etc
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Knowledge of domestic & commercial fixed wire electrical systems