Howden Joinery is recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join our team based at Howdens Worksurfaces, our solid surface production facility in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, East Yorkshire. This role will support proactive/preventative maintenance of our manufacturing equipment, services, and utilities, and support improvement projects, as well as provide support for reactive breakdown maintenance as required.

The ideal candidate could have either completed an engineering apprenticeship or have relevant engineering qualifications with proven manufacturing or industrial experience, and a good understanding of manufacturing processes within an FMCG environment.

Pay rate: £53,023.24 per annum (Inclusive of basic rate, shift & disturbance allowance)

Shift pattern: 3-week rolling shift pattern, days and nights. Every Saturday off. For each three-week block, 11 days in work, 10 days off.

- Week 1 - Mon & Tue 6am-6pm, Wed, Thur & Fri 6pm-6am

- 4 days off (Saturday to Tuesday)

- Week 2 – Wed, Thur & Fri, 6am- 6pm

- 1 day off (Saturday)

- Week 3 – Sun 10:30pm – 6am, Mon & Tue 6pm-6am

- 4 days off (Wednesday to Saturday)

Benefits of working for Howdens as an Electrical Engineer:

- Competitive salary + Allowances + Overtime - Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) - 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days - Free onsite parking - Share save scheme - Staff Discount - Exceptional reward and recognition

What would you be doing as an Electrical Engineer:

- Proactive and preventative maintenance - Reactive breakdown maintenance - Continual improvement projects - Ownership and development of specific production line maintenance - Supporting and engaging with lean manufacturing

Key skills and experience required for the Electrical Engineer:

- Experienced in maintaining multi-axis CNC manufacturing machinery, including edge polishers and extraction plants. - PUWER experience would be desirable - 2391 Testing & Inspection Advantageous - Lean Six Sigma Advantageous - Knowledge and experience of Siemens s7 PLC,  PLC, Pilz Safety PLC, and PLC would be desirable - Fault finding, root-cause analysis and corrective actions - Experience of computerised maintenance management systems - NVQ Level 3 essential

About Us

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.2 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

The closing date is Sunday, 4th January, and successful applicants will be contacted in the New Year.

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as an Electrical Engineer, then we are keen to hear from you.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you