Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Northwood; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paper manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join their team. The role involves crucial electrical maintenance, fault finding, and basic mechanical support. Ideal candidates will have relevant electrical qualifications and experience with PLCs. This position offers job security and opportunities for career development. The company promotes a supportive environment and offers various benefits, including a pension and discounts.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts

Wellness programmes including Employee Assistance Program

Free early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Strong instrumentation knowledge preferably with apprenticeship time served.
• Solid problem solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance on plant equipment including motors and drives.
• Fault finding in our Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Plan and perform PPMs to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical qualification (HNC / NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent)

Experience interrogating PLCs for fault finding

Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Experience with AC & DC variable speed drives

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Basic mechanical aptitude

Problem solving skills

Understanding of Health & Safety standards

Education

Electrical qualification (HNC / NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician or Engineer to join our well-established tissue paper manufacturing facility. This role is critical in implementing condition-based maintenance programs, maximising the reliability and efficiency of our machinery and processes.

The essence of this role is electrical maintenance and fault finding, to basic mechanical PPM, CIL, troubleshooting.

If you're looking to work with a large company that offers job security, work-life balance, with opportunities for training and development, you are on the right track!

The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off (7 repetitions), followed by an 18-day break. This consists of x2 days and x2 nights per rotation.

Job Opportunity

What the day to day looks like :

You'll be performing electrical maintenance on our plant equipment, including motors, drives, and control panels.

We'll rely on your electrical and instrumentation expertise in fault finding and rectification on our Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

You will be planning, scheduling, and performing PPMs to minimise downtime, assisting with basic mechanical tasks such as replacing belts, bearings, seals, etc.

We have an onsite Mechanical team that will look after the major mechanical elements such as MIG / TIG welding, etc.

What we're looking for :

• Electrical qualification (HNC / NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent) with strong instrumentation knowledge (preferably apprenticeship time served)
• Experience interrogating PLCs for fault finding, and basic condition monitoring.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with AC & DC variable speed drives
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and instrumentation diagrams.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with mechanical repairs occasionally.
• Problem solving skills, remaining conducive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards and safe working practices.

About Company

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

DE & I

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme