Electrical Engineer

Harrison Spinks is a family business with a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability. Were not your average business, but if youre willing to work hard, get stuck in and have some fun along the way, then wed love to welcome you to our team.

We are recruiting for a motivated team member to join our Electrical team as an Electrical Engineer based in our offices at Unit 4, Beeston, Leeds.

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Electrical Engineer will be required to work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running and operation of our manufacturing plant and to maintain all electrical equipment.

Hours: Monday Friday, 39 hours per week

Key Duties:

• To maintain existing equipment, through reactive and planned maintenance.
• Fault finding and carrying out repairs during breakdowns.
• Assist with modifications of current machinery.
• Assist with new installations of machinery.
• Installation of power distribution & lighting.
• Electrical building of machines including all wiring, control panels, PLC set-up and programming
• Commissioning of production machines both internal and external, including occasionally oversees
• Working with, modifying, and installing machine automation (Allen Bradley, Schneider, Keyence etc.)
• Developing and improving existing machinery
• Fault diagnosing and finding solutions to a wide range of electrical problems
• Specifying and sourcing of electrical components required for builds
• Working closely with the design and mechanical teams, sharing ideas and concepts
• Support production/maintenance engineers when required
• Develop engineering improvements and systems in line with the companys objectives

Key Skills & Experience:

• HND/Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of 415V 3 phase power would be essential.
• Knowledge of AC & Servo motors would be essential.
• IPAF licence advantageous.
• Electrical installation experience would be essential.
• Automation (PLC, VSDs, HMIs) experience would be a significant advantage.
• 18th edition is advantageous but not essential.
• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach.
• Ability to work independently and self-manage own time during the working day.
• Ability to keep cool under pressure.

Essential attributes:

• Hungry - a manageable and sustainable commitment in doing a job well and going above and beyond when it is truly required.
• Smart - asks good questions, listens to what others are saying and stays engaged in conversations intently.
• Humility - shares credit, emphasises team over self, and defines success collectively rather than individually.

What we offer in return:

• Incremental holiday allowance based on service
• Additional wellbeing day A Day dedicated to you
• Training & development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Colleague Discount
• Life Assurance
• Wellbeing initiatives