Electrical Engineer in Knottingley

Verallia UK is one of Europe's most prominent manufacturers of premium glass containers, providing exceptional quality glass packaging for some of the world's most prestigious spirit brands for over one hundred years. Glass is infinitely recyclable, making it an important packaging material of today and more importantly of the future. The glass industry is an exciting and sustainable business to work in and be part of.

We are currently seeking to recruit a highly motivated and pro-active individual to join our Engineering Department as an On Call Electrical Engineer at our West Yorkshire site in Knottingley, reporting to the Engineering Team Leader and working within a small team. The role is responsible for the provision of an on-call service to rectify and eliminate equipment faults and failures and minimise machine downtime, via a committed rota (one week in four), covering 365 days per year. This on-call provision will commence after familiarisation with the site and machinery.

Suitable candidates should be fully apprentice trained, or equivalent, and possess a good level of Maths and English. Candidates may be requested to undertake an aptitude test to demonstrate these skills. Candidates must be able to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels, both written and oral, have good organisational skills with a logical and methodical approach to work. The ability to work well under pressure, in a hostile working environment, and prioritise workloads is also essential to this role, together with excellent problem-solving skills. Previous knowledge of working within a glass manufacturing plant and/or 24-hour process environment would be an advantage, however, not essential.

This is a day position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday; however, there is an element of flexibility required for this role and as such these may change from time to time to suit factory needs. In addition, you will be required to be on call one week in four.

Successful candidates can benefit from the following:

• Opportunity to develop new skills and develop a career in a successful multi-million-pound organisation
• Job stability within a growing sustainable industry
• Fantastic career progression opportunities for the right individuals
• Overtime paid at premium rates dependent on shift
• Additional payments for each call out attended
• Other benefits associated with a large successful Company such as pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement
• The site benefits from easy motorway access and provides free onsite parking

This is an exciting time to join a successful team, make an impact and be a proud part of the future journey of the organisation. Therefore, if you are looking to broaden your skillset and take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, then this could be the next step for you and your career.

Anyone wishing to apply for the above position should do so via the link below submitting an up-to-date CV and covering letter, stating why you would like to apply for this position and outlining any relevant skills. Alternatively, apply in writing to Simon Foreman, HR Officer, at Verallia UK, 7 Fernley Green Rd, Knottingley WF11 8DH.

Closing Date: 24th April 2025