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Electrical Engineer

Leeds
3 weeks ago
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Overview

We are currently recruiting for a skilled Service Engineer on behalf of a bespoke electrical and mechanical engineering company who manage the complete mechanical engineering process including design, manufacture and commissioning. They mainly work within Water Utilities.

Operating over 35 years, they are a family owned organisation who have gained a reputable name within the industry for their high-quality work and excellent customer service.

They have a client base which boasts some of the biggest names in the engineering sector. Mainly working within the Waste Water and Clean Water industries they provide a range of services including surveying through to design, fabrication, installation and implementation.

The Service Engineer will hold a technical role within the company and should set examples of excellent conduct and professionalism. The position is primarily a service and support role of the Company’s product range which is installed on wastewater treatment plants through the UK. Installation and commissioning works will also be a requirement for the Company’s product range as well as telemetry systems, instrumentation, and control panels.

This is a permanent position based from Leeds, Working Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4pm. Perks include Van & Fuel Card, private use of van, door to door travel, overtime, pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, training & development etc.

This role is mainly site based and involves daily travelling and some overnights. Travelling and overnight stays are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out electrical installation work to BS7671 or its equivalent.

  • Carry out installation, service and repair to a variety of low voltage electrical control systems.

  • Carry out installation and commissioning of a variety of instrumentation & control systems, controllers including flow, solids, pH, pressure, levels & actuated knife gate valves.

  • Carry out installation and commissioning of a variety of instrumentation & control systems sensors.

  • Be capable of carrying out mechanical assembly/modification of pipework assemblies where minor blockages have occurred, modifications are required or replacement of leaking pipe sections.

  • Routine maintenance calls with probe cleaning.

  • Conduct planned preventative maintenance and calibration of instruments on companies product range.

  • For individual projects, they will report to the assigned Project Manager, however, dependent on experience they could be expected to accept ownership of certain lower valued contracts.

  • Can be suitably trained to undertake calibration / verification of solids metering and Instrumentation.

    Skills & Attributes

  • Water industry experience (preferred)

  • 18th Edition Qualified or other relevant electrical qualification.

  • ECS Gold Card.

  • Ability to fault find, diagnose and resolve technical issues.

  • Ability to work independently and unsupervised.

  • Good customer service skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

  • An excellent understanding of Health and Safety.

  • PC Literate.

  • Full UK Driving Licence.

    Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency

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