Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Plastics ManufacturingLocation: Huddersfield Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum Shifts: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights) Industry: Plastics / Polymer Processing
The OpportunityWe are recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading plastics manufacturing business based in Huddersfield.
Operating on a 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of automated and electrically driven equipment used in extrusion, injection moulding, and material handling operations.This is a hands-on role within a highly automated environment, offering long-term stability, technical challenge, and opportunities to develop with a forward-thinking engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs across electrical systems and automated machinery.Fault-find and repair on PLC-controlled equipment, drives, motors, sensors, and temperature control systems.Maintain and calibrate equipment associated with extruders, injection moulding machines, conveyors, and blending systems.Diagnose faults using electrical drawings, schematics, and diagnostic tools.Support installation and commissioning of new machinery and production lines.Ensure all work complies with site safety procedures and electrical regulations (17th/18th Edition).Collaborate with mechanical engineers and production teams to drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
Time-served or qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3 / HNC / ONC or equivalent).Strong background in industrial or plastics manufacturing maintenance.Proven ability to fault-find on PLC systems (Siemens / Allen Bradley preferred).Experience with AC/DC drives, servo systems, and control panels.Knowledge of thermoforming, extrusion, or injection moulding machinery advantageous.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.Comfortable working on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (days & nights).
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary: £45,000 – £50,000 DOE.4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern for a balanced work schedule.Overtime and training opportunities.Supportive, safety-focused environment with ongoing investment in automation and equipment.Genuine career progression within a stable, growing plastics manufacturer.
If you’re an electrically biased engineer with solid experience in plastics processing or heavy automation, this is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, well-equipped facility with real technical variety. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45k - 50k per year
Posted: 2026-03-10 13:48:45
Polisher / Spray Operator Salary: £17.50 to £19.50Full Time; Permanent.
39 Hours per weekShift pattern: Lates, Monday to Wednesday 3.30pm to 2am and Friday 3,30pm to 1amLeeds LS10, West YorkshireProfileOur client, based on the outskirts of Leeds, has been established 25 years and is the market leader in the manufacture of furniture for the Hospitality Industry. They manufacturer and fit out Hotels with bespoke furniture for clients such as Hilton, Sheraton, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza.Job PurposeThe Polisher / Spray Operator will work as part of the production team, to ensure efficiency and quality in the application of paint on all products.
A high level of health and safety is required at all times.Experience required:
Spraying of lacquers and paints (AC and water based) Colour spray and match to customer coloursMaintain spray shop e.g.
changing filters and ensuring a safe working environment
Key Accountabilities
Produce high quality, accurate and timely workTo meet client demands meeting tight deadlinesTo be flexible in your approach to workProactive team player and committed to continuous improvementAdhere to all HSE requirements and ensure personal health and safety.
Interested in this Polisher / Spray Operator role? If you have a flexible approach and a can do attitude please send your CV today. INDLSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy.
You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Start: Negotiable
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £17.50 - 19.50 per hour
Posted: 2026-03-10 09:37:42
