Electrical Engineer

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Jacob's is an iconic brand with over 125 years of baking heritage, and now part of the global pladis family.

We are currently looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team to provide resource in carrying out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, refurbishment, installation, improvements and modifications or upgrade to plant and services to maximize plant performance and maintain equipment to the required standard.

You will improve plant availability, life cycle costs and efficiency and carry out all engineering work to a high Engineering, Quality, Safety and Hygiene standards. You will also support the engineering function in moving to World Class standard in maintenance standards in line with AMIS audits and benchmarking

You will provide full Technical Engineering support to production function under the leadership of the Area Engineering Managers and by working as part of a multi-functional team on a rotating shift pattern. You will also understand and contribute to achieving the goals of the Factory by efficiently carrying out any assigned Engineering task.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure validity of engineering and responsible for execution of all electrical works associated in projects as per the design specifications and engineering standards and within budgets, in accordance with QA QC and company procedures.
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installations and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other technical data to identify and correct power system problems.
• Work with power distribution systems, control systems, ELV systems.
• Create, plan, design and manage all aspects of the projects electrical systems.
• Confer with colleagues to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Check and approve shop drawings, evaluation of design specifications and technical suppliers drawings and specifications.
• Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs.
• Conduct research that analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• You will be a time served as an electrical engineer
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Thorough understanding of problem solving techniques

• Electrical & Mechanical comprehension skills

Desirable Attributes

• PLC experience preferred
• Advanced PC Skills

• IOSH Managing Safely
• Technical (Base Food Hygiene Cert)

Qualifications

• Formal engineering qualification – City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an electrical/mechanical discipline

Please note we are only able to process applications received online. Postal applications will not be considered. Applications from third parties (agencies) will not be considered.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.