Electrical Engineer

Role: Electrical Engineer
Salary: £35, 000 up to £45,500
Location: Leeds
 
Our client is recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to work alongside their Development Team within their innovation centre based in Leeds. They are 5th Generation family company that has grown up to 700 employees and continues to grow its team in development and innovation.
Continuous improvement is what our client embodies specifically in their spring systems which they make 100& of which has allowed them to become the most vertically integrated bed manufacturer in the world. This achievement has given them the focus of innovation into everything that they do.
They are always dreaming up new ideas to ensure you sleep soundly every night, you could say it’s what gets them out of bed in the morning.

39 hours per week. We have two shift patterns available:
Option 1 is 4 day weeks, Monday to Thursday (6am-4:15pm Mon-Wed & 6am to 3:15pm Thu)
Option 2 is 5 day weeks, Monday to Friday (6am-2:15pm Mon-Thu & 6am-1pm)
 
The Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer to be part of this well-established team based in Leeds. As a leader in their field, our client takes pride in their heritage and products whilst maintaining to achieve to be the most sustainable industry in their sector. This opportunity will give you the chance to join at a fantastic time and be part of their growth and development.
 
Main Duties

• Electrical building of machines including all wiring, control panels, PLC set-up and programming
• Commissioning of production machines – both internal and external, including occasionally overseas
• 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 company’s objectives

 
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise (Ideally 5 years+), creative problem-solving skills, and a collaborative spirit. A commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and a proactive approach to challenges are essential for success in this role. Furthermore we are looking for someone who displays:

• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Problem solving and diagnostics
• Experience building/fixing/running production machinery
• Competent at reading electrical schematic drawings

What our client will offer in return

• 32 days annual leave - Inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional Well-being Day – A Day dedicated to you.
• Competitive Salary
• Training & development opportunities
• Enhanced Pension scheme
• Staff Discounts across their group

 If the above is of interest to you then click to apply! Or, if you would like more information, then pick up the phone, call Pertemps (Leeds) and ask for Callum Burchell
 Join our client and be a part of their mission to innovate for better sleep and sustainable solutions in the bedding industry.