Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Wabtec Corporation
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Northampton
Contract type: Full time

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
Who will you be working with?
As part of the Plant Engineering/Maintenance team in Northampton, working on weekly rotating shift pattern 0600-1400 / 1400-2200, you will have the opportunity to engineer solutions and maintain systems for our radiators production for the power generation industry.
How will you make a difference?
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, reporting to the Manager, Plant Engineering/Maintenance, you will be responsible to maintain and improve all machinery used in the manufacturing process, periodically inspect systems to ensure optimal functioning and troubleshooting problems.
What do we want to know about you?
A manual environment, lifting heavy equipment with magnetic hoists and chain/strap hoists.
Benefits:
Retention bonus (up-to £650) / 4 x life assurance / Sick Pay scheme / Pension
Holiday 23 days per year plus bank/public holidays / Free hot drinks / Access to retail discounts.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Who will you be working with?
As part of the Plant Engineering/Maintenance team in Northampton, working on weekly rotating shift pattern 0600-1400 / 1400-2200, you will have the opportunity to engineer solutions and maintain systems for our radiators production for the power generation industry.
How will you make a difference?
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, reporting to the Manager, Plant Engineering/Maintenance, you will be responsible to maintain and improve all machinery used in the manufacturing process, periodically inspect systems to ensure optimal functioning and troubleshooting problems.
What do we want to know about you?
- Ideally you will have a manufacturing background, but it is not essential.
- Apprentice trained, electrically qualified as a minimum.
- Ability to read engineering diagrams/drawings, and control circuits/schematics.
- Experience with DC/AC Drives, electrical hoists, and 3 phase motors.
- Experience with safety and light circuits, inverters, PLC systems, relays, and speed control systems.
- Experience with working with sensors.
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic control systems is advantageous.
- A mechanical understanding of gearboxes, pumps, and pneumatics would be advantageous.
- Ability to prioritise and plan effectively, while working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to follow processes, especially health and safety/manual handling.
- The role is to maintain, service, and repair all machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Minimise production downtime.
- Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.
- Conduct PPMs when required.
A manual environment, lifting heavy equipment with magnetic hoists and chain/strap hoists.
Benefits:
Retention bonus (up-to £650) / 4 x life assurance / Sick Pay scheme / Pension
Holiday 23 days per year plus bank/public holidays / Free hot drinks / Access to retail discounts.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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