Electrical Engineer

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering Department at our manufacturing facility in Runcorn, Cheshire. With significant investment underway to expand and modernise our cabinet and panel production operations, this is an excellent opportunity to join us and contribute to our exciting growth plans.

In this role, you will bring a completed engineering apprenticeship, hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, and a strong track record of working in a proactive, safety-focused culture.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a key part in delivering proactive and preventative maintenance across our manufacturing equipment, services, and utilities, supporting improvement initiatives, and responding to reactive maintenance needs when required.

Location | Runcorn, Cheshire

Shift | Days based, (4 on-4off, 2 days/2 nights)

Pay Rate | £49,263.24 per annum + Weekend Allowance £4621.20 per annum + Shift Allowance £2,368.08 per annum + Disturbance Allowance £1404.04 per annum + Contractual OT £2078.30 per annum + 6am-8am Allowance

Hiring Manager | John Davies

Band A 

What we're looking for:

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

What would you be doing as an Electrical Engineer:

• Proactive and preventative maintenance
• Reactive breakdown maintenance
• Continual improvement projects
• Ownership and development of specific production line maintenance
• Supporting and engaging with lean manufacturing

How to apply:

Before you apply, please speak with your manager to ensure they are aware of your interest in this role. Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change. 

Please contact the recruitment team if you have any questions or need further information.

The closing date is Sunday, 4th January, and successful applicants will be contacted in the New Year.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.