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Electrical Engineer

Howdens

The Role

Overview

Proactive & reactive maintenance of manufacturing equipment, supporting improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • line maintenance
  • lean manufacturing

Tasks

-Ownership and development of specific production line maintenance -Supporting and engaging with lean manufacturing

Requirements

  • nvq level3
  • fault finding
  • cnc machinery
  • siemens plc
  • puwer
  • cmms

What You Bring

-NVQ Level 3 essential -Fault finding, root-cause analysis and corrective actions -Experienced in maintaining multi-axis (CNC) manufacturing machinery -Knowledge and experience of Siemens s7 PLC, PLC, Pilz Safety PLC, and PLC would be desirable -PUWER experience would be desirable -Experience in wood working manufacturing plant – desirable -Experience of computerised maintenance management systems

Benefits

-Competitive salary and shift allowances -Free onsite parking and canteen -7 days off -Major investment in manufacturing capabilities across the Howdens manufacturing sites. -We offer the opportunity to upskill with internal and external training offered -Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) -Exceptional reward and recognition -Share save scheme -25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days -Opportunity to progress and develop across the business.

The Company

About Howdens

-Designs, manufactures, and stocks kitchen cabinets, joinery items, flooring, appliances, and hardware from UK sites for in-stock reliability. -Supports professional builders with locally empowered service across the UK and Europe. -Typical projects include full kitchen fits for homeowners and supplying cabinetry and hardware for builders and developers. -Expanded by launching 11 new kitchen ranges and increasing in-house production of fronts and panels in 2024. -Distinctive for its trade-only, in-stock model and large-scale manufacturing of components in Yorkshire and Cheshire. -Lamona, an integrated kitchen appliance brand launched in 2007, marks expansion into appliances. -Holds a Royal Warrant as supplier of fitted kitchens to the Queen since 2015, highlighting its reputation for quality.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Buildings