Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer - Cumbria

Salary : c£45k depending on experience

Mondays to Fridays on alternating weeks:

Week 1 – 06:00 – 14:15

Week 2 – 13:00 – 21:15

Potential for on-call for nightshift production – if someone is on-call this is from home, and if someone is called out it is paid as overtime

Potential for Saturdays – 06:00 – 14:15, however if Saturday work is required then a day off would be had during the week to ensure only 5 days worked in a week

About Bells of Lazonby

We are a family-owned business operating in niche areas of the Bakery sector. We are based in Cumbria – on the fringe of the Lake District – and supply most of the major UK supermarkets as well as national Coffee Shop chains and Food Service outlets. We have grown our business based on Innovation, Quality, Service and Flexibility in meeting customer needs. We expect turnover to reach £30m next year and have the potential and will to take the development much further. We have a can-do attitude and believe in valuing our people and their development.

About the role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will ensure effective delivery of electrical engineering and some mechanical support to department following the basic principles of maintenance and project management. Contribute to the smooth operation of the production units, react to breakdowns in the plant and carry out maintenance and repair and installations on all types of manufacturing production equipment.

Accountabilities

• As a member of the wider Engineering team, support all necessary maintenance work to ensure the smooth running of factory operations
• As an Electrical Engineer, be the primary problem solver for Electrical related engineering or factory operation enquiries
• Ensure all work is carried out within appropriate timescales, following health and safety guidelines, HACCP and Hygiene requirements and that any delays are communication as required to all related parties.
• Follow a methodical detailed approach to finding faults then planning and carrying out repair work to completion.
• Provide on site support within continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ensure that all equipment meets statutory health and safety requirements.
• Accurately maintain and store appropriate service records and records of other work done.
• Together with the Engineering manager, identify and implement electrical engineering solutions leading to more efficient working methods.
• Take responsibility for own development and continuous improvement. 

About you

We are looking for a bright individual who enjoys the autonomy and challenge of a family run business that doesn’t fit the overly corporate mould. We want someone who wants to take responsibility, has the ideas and energy to drive them, wants to be part of a team and wants to further their own development.

• An understanding of PLC and electronic controlled equipment with the ability to diagnose and repair faults on a whole range of processing and production equipment.
• Qualified to the latest IEE wiring regulations.
• Able to operate independently in a hands-on environment.
• Hard working and a good communicator.
• Some experience working within a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial.