Electrical Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Howdens are looking for an Electrical Engineer based at Howdens Work Surfaces to provide breakdown, preventative maintenance cover and installation work throughout the site.
The successful candidate will have completed an engineering apprenticeship and possess a background in maintenance within a manufacturing environment, with experience in a proactive safety environment.
Pay rate: £43,807.40 + monthly production bonus
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 16:30, with the requirement to back fill shift electricians where necessary
The role:
- Proactive and preventative maintenance
- Reactive breakdown maintenance
- Continual improvement projects
- Ownership and development of specific production line maintenance
- Supporting and engaging with lean manufacturing techniques to work effectively with PLC programmes
- Assist with day to day running of the engineering depart including planning and being proxy for maintenance manager in their absence.
Key skills and experience required:
- Fault finding, corrective actions and root cause analysis
- Control and automation systems, including Siemens s7 PLC, Beckhoff PLC, Pilz Safety PLC and Mitsubishi PLC
- Working with computerised maintenance management systems
- Must be able to work under pressure especially when breakdowns arise and production levels are high
Benefits of working for us as an Electrical Engineer:
- Competitive salary and monthly production bonus
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Free onsite parking and daily meal allowance
- Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrical Engineer roles across Howdens Joinery Co.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £43,807 - £43,807 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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