Electrical Engineer; Maintenance

Wetherby Laroc Group is an innovation and technology-led manufacturer of performance building products, focusing on coloured and insulated render systems and exterior paints and coating, for the new build and refurbishment market sold nationally through distribution partners. With a vision to become the UK’s No1 independent manufacturer.

Over the last 10 years, we have seen significant and controlled organic growth to create a current and robust business model that has a good market share and has been structured over many years in preparation for further growth and up scaling.

Our growth has developed from a well-established product development and innovation period to create some of the most advanced and innovative product technology available in the market, in combination with innovative brands aligned with multi-million-pound investments in state-of-the-art fully automated manufacturing and distribution facilities.

As part of our continued investment in the future, we’re now recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to join our team at our Dalton / Thirsk manufacturing site.

The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Team and working alongside our site and manufacturing teams, the purpose of the Electrical Engineer is primarily to support the efficient running of the site by resolving breakdowns and by delivering ongoing maintenance, Secondly, they are required to drive improvement across the site in terms of technological advancement, quality improvement, operational performance & manufacturing efficiency.

Working alongside the mechanical maintenance engineer & maintenance supervisor and subcontracted engineering teams to ensure all inspections are carried out, and any repairs that are required are carried out in time and in full to ensure the plant has minimal breakdowns.

This is predominantly a practical role with some essential administration such as the completion of work orders & the production of accurate and detailed engineers’ reports.

Electrical Engineer – Responsibilities may include but are not limited to…

• Liaise and build strong working relationships with external suppliers & contractors
• Build, manage & maintain a robust & comprehensive preventative & planned maintenance program
• Undertake scheduled servicing & repairs to plant, machinery & premises
• Carry out scheduled daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspections
• Attend to breakdowns in a swift manner
• Attend call outs after hours (as per rota)

Experience / Skills / Attributes Required

• Experience of operating in a medium/large manufacturing business
• Ability to record information effectively
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask
• Good communication skills when under pressure
• Experience leading and motivating a team
• Good understanding of machinery and plant automation
• Background in PLC & SCADA programming
• Fully qualified electrical engineer with at least 10 years post qualification experience
• Sound Understanding & degree level qualifications in the practical application & theoretical principles of mechanical engineering
• IPAF Licence & understanding of the safe operation of MEP’s
• Experience of working with compressed air systems
• Experience of working with bulk powder delivery systems
• Working at height certification including safe use of high-level access & restraining systems.
• Experience of fault finding & root cause analysis