Lead Electrical Engineer

We are working are working with a well established Heavy Industry/FMCG company based in the Pontefract area, They are looking for a lead electrical engineer to join them on a Days only basis Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 plus car allowance Job Role: Maintaining excising plant and equipment and assisting with new installations on site. Respond to breakdowns efficiently in order to reduce machine downtime and increase production across site, minimising breakdowns through regular PPM's. Improving current systems on site including any technical documentation. Complying with all health & safety regulations and reviewing safety systems. Job Requirements: Technical knowledge and capability to handle the Electrical and Mechanical engineering activities of their plant. Apprentice trained in a relevant electrical engineering discipline. 18th edition wiring regulations. Experience with Power Distribution, Emergency Generators and UPS systems. Familiarity with Instrumentation and Process Controllers. Practical knowledge of PLCs, Motor Control and Variable Speed Drives, Experience, preferably in a 24/7 Production Environment. Working on a Call Out basis when required. Qualifications: Relevant electrical Qualifications - HNC/ONC/BTEC Apprentice Trained Experience in high prssure FMCG environment Qualified in 18 Edition BS7671 Electrical Regulations. - Advantageous H.V. Awareness Qualification. - Advantageous Siemens S5 and S7 experience. - Advantageous

Location: South Kirkby, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/30/2025