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its a 3 shift rotating pattern Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer Competitive Hourly Rate 3-Shift Rotating Pattern (Days / Afternoons / Nights) Ongoing Contract Opportunity Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer available for your next contract? We are recruiting for a skilled contractor to support operations within a fast-paced, highly automated distribution environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation, working on modern equipment within a critical logistics setting. As a Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer your responsibilities will include: Carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair across automated distribution equipment. Diagnosing and resolving faults on conveyors, control panels, and associated systems. Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximise uptime. Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns in a time-critical environment. Working with PLC-controlled systems, including basic fault finding and interrogation. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and system upgrades. Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations. Accurately logging maintenance activities and work orders using internal systems. Essential Skills & Experience: Qualified in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent). Strong background in electrical maintenance within an industrial, FMCG, or distribution environment. Experience working with automated systems such as conveyors. Ability to fault find on PLC systems (e.g. Siemens or Allen Bradley). Proven experience in both reactive and planned maintenance. Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Preferred (Not Essential): Previous experience within logistics, warehousing, or distribution environments. Knowledge of SCADA or warehouse management systems. Experience with drives, inverters, and sensors. This role operates on a rotating 3-shift pattern covering days, afternoons, and nights. If you’re an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next contract, apply now or contact Logan Sly at Stirling Warrington to find out more. INDSW

Company description: At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years. Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes. Job description: Are you an aspiring Software & Controls Engineer, Automation & Controls Engineer, or an Electrical Engineer looking to further your career? Due to the further investment, we have an opportunity for an aspiring Software and Controls Engineer at our new bakery site, 41 Bakery, in Wakefield. Working in a day-based role as part of a highly skilled engineering team, youll be keen to acquire the skills needed to deliver automation improvement solutions and find and rectify faults on control systems. The Recipe Youll be responsible for automation and controls onsite, maintaining all software, hardware infrastructure and control systems. Youll also identify and complete continuous improvement projects to increase plant efficiency, reduce downtime and save energy and associated costs. As a key member of the engineering department, youll be encouraged and supported to foster new ideas and perspectives whilst driving change at pace. We promote a culture of continuous improvement whilst working on a changing approach to reliability centred maintenance in a highly automated production facility. The Role Safety - Adherence to relevant safety standard across all activities (including external contractors). Ensure plant controls are safe to operate, maintain and personnel conform to health & safety legislation, policies and standards. Drive a proactive Engineering Continuous Improvement culture cross-functionally. Through contributing to the improvement and development of manufacturing hardware & software activities Through effective software and hardware management processes, supports and manages site implementation of a engineering reliability strategy. Managing obsolete equipment on site and ensuring effective capital plans are in place Upskilling / supporting Engineers to an agreed working knowledge of PLCs Apprentice mentoring Compliance with quality and food safety legislation, company standards and specifications in order to meet the requirements of professional and legal standards. Essential Ingredients This is a day-based role working Monday to Friday. Youll have a strong drive to identify opportunities for equipment improvement using plant-based automation and related solutions to help improve efficiency and performance. Formal electrical automation training with an awareness of process and mechanical engineering. Experience in fault finding and maintaining existing control systems, preferably with Siemens, Schneider or Allen Bradley Experience of software development and common programming languages Knowledge of communication protocols and control networks Knowledge and experience of project implementation preferably in a manufacturing environment Knowledge and experience of safety related parts of control systems H&S/Food Safety systems & legislation knowledge e.g. PUWER, IOSH able to ensure a safe working environment. Experience of improvements resulting in a reduction of breakdowns or increased efficiency Experience of working in an FMCG / Manufacturing environment - would be preferable Extra Dough Last but by no means least, you'll want to know what your breads worth. A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share) Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave Award winning pension scheme with company contributions Private medical insurance and life assurance Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website Continued investment in your personal development Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew! Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service Free onsite parking We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

We are working are working with a well established Heavy Industry/FMCG company based in the Wakefield area, They are looking for a lead electrical engineer to join them on a Days only basis Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Job Role: * Maintaining excising plant and equipment and assisting with new installations on site. * Supporting the wider engineering team across sites * Respond to breakdowns efficiently in order to reduce machine downtime and increase production across site, minimising breakdowns through regular PPM's. * Improving current systems on site including any technical documentation. * Complying with all health & safety regulations and reviewing safety systems. Job Requirements: * Technical knowledge and capability to handle the Electrical and Mechanical engineering activities of their plant. * Experience leading a small team of Engineers * Apprentice trained in a relevant electrical engineering discipline. * 18th edition wiring regulations. * Experience with Power Distribution, Emergency Generators and UPS systems. * Familiarity with Instrumentation and Process Controllers. * Practical knowledge of PLCs, Motor Control and Variable Speed Drives, * Experience, preferably in a 24/7 Production Environment. * Working on a Call Out basis when required. Qualifications: * Relevant electrical Qualifications - NVQ/ONC/HNC * Apprentice Trained * Experience in high prssure FMCG environment * Qualified in 18 Edition BS7671 Electrical Regulations. - Advantageous * H.V. Awareness Qualification. - Advantageous * Siemens S5 and S7 experience. - Advantageous

White Label is representing an established engineering and manufacturing business in Wakefield with a rich heritage that requires a Software and Electrical Controls Engineer to join their team. My client is extremely busy with a healthy order book and therefore requires someone with experience, ideally in heavy industry and/or machinery. You’ll be involved in the full project lifecycle of bespoke large-scale projects, from commissioning stage to installation. My client is offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus: • 33 days holiday plus your birthday off, • 37-hour work week (Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm and 8am to 1pm on Friday., • Pension, • Free parking & excellent transport links, • Life Assurance (4x salary), • Perkbox discounts & wellbeing support, • Career development in a supportive, technically focused team Responsibilities of the Software and Electrical Controls Engineer • Develop, test, and modify PLC software (typically ladder logic) for automated machinery, including safety PLC systems., • Design control circuits and electrical panels for equipment such as presses, handling systems, grinders, mixers, and extruders., • Produce detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and installation documentation in line with required safety and performance standards e.g. PLd., • Select, configure, and integrate control hardware, drives, sensors, and instrumentation., • Generate safety documentation, including design risk assessments, SISTEMA safety reports, and FMECA analyses., • Support and oversee electrical installations both in-house and at customer sites., • Commission systems onsite, including testing, fault-finding, and optimisation., • Troubleshoot and resolve control system and installation issues promptly., • Work closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, and customers to ensure successful project delivery., • Provide technical support and clear documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Experience required of the Software and Electrical Controls Engineer • 5 years of experience in a similar role (ideally heavy industry or machinery), • Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline., • Programmable Logic Control (PLC) skills., • Proven experience in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Mitsubishi)., • Experience with machine safety systems (PL and SIL ratings). This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to advance yourself as a Software and Electrical Controls Engineer. Apply now for immediate consideration

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years. Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes. Are you an aspiring Software & Controls Engineer, Automation & Controls Engineer, or an Electrical Engineer looking to further your career? Due to the further investment, we have an opportunity for an aspiring Software and Controls Engineer at our new bakery site, 41 Bakery, in Wakefield. Working in a day-based role as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you’ll be keen to acquire the skills needed to deliver automation improvement solutions and find and rectify faults on control systems. The Recipe You’ll be responsible for automation and controls onsite, maintaining all software, hardware infrastructure and control systems. You’ll also identify and complete continuous improvement projects to increase plant efficiency, reduce downtime and save energy and associated costs. As a key member of the engineering department, you’ll be encouraged and supported to foster new ideas and perspectives whilst driving change at pace. We promote a culture of continuous improvement whilst working on a changing approach to reliability centred maintenance in a highly automated production facility. The Role Safety - Adherence to relevant safety standard across all activities (including external contractors). Ensure plant controls are safe to operate, maintain and personnel conform to health & safety legislation, policies and standards. Drive a proactive Engineering Continuous Improvement culture cross-functionally. Through contributing to the improvement and development of manufacturing hardware & software activities Through effective software and hardware management processes, supports and manages site implementation of a engineering reliability strategy. Managing obsolete equipment on site and ensuring effective capital plans are in place Upskilling / supporting Engineers to an agreed working knowledge of PLC’s Apprentice mentoring Compliance with quality and food safety legislation, company standards and specifications in order to meet the requirements of professional and legal standards. Essential Ingredients This is a day-based role working Monday to Friday. You’ll have a strong drive to identify opportunities for equipment improvement using plant-based automation and related solutions to help improve efficiency and performance. Formal electrical automation training with an awareness of process and mechanical engineering. Experience in fault finding and maintaining existing control systems, preferably with Siemens, Schneider or Allen Bradley Experience of software development and common programming languages Knowledge of communication protocols and control networks Knowledge and experience of project implementation preferably in a manufacturing environment Knowledge and experience of safety related parts of control systems H&S/Food Safety systems & legislation knowledge e.g. PUWER, IOSH – able to ensure a safe working environment. Experience of improvements resulting in a reduction of breakdowns or increased efficiency Experience of working in an FMCG / Manufacturing environment - would be preferable Extra Dough Last but by no means least, you'll want to know what your breads worth. A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share) Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave Award winning pension scheme with company contributions Private medical insurance and life assurance Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website Continued investment in your personal development Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew! Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service Free onsite parking We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do