Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work 12-hour shifts on a 4 on/4 off schedule. The role involves performing maintenance on high-speed production machinery and requires strong problem-solving skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must hold NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering and possess extensive knowledge of PLC systems, automation, and control systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing industry required.
• Strong skills in electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
• Ability to work on motors, inverters, VSD's, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Work on control panels, HMi's, PLC's, SCADA Systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical problem-solving

Mechanical problem-solving

PLC knowledge

Automation & control systems

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3 electrical engineering or maintenance

17th Edition

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer 51,000

12hr Shifts - 4 On / 4 Off

Our client is a leading manufacturer, that values hard work, teamwork and developing people. They are part of a large national group with multiple sites in the UK and are looking for an experienced electrical biased shift engineer to join the team

Role & Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative, predictive and breakdown maintenance of all high-speed production & packaging machinery
• Worked on control panels, HMi's, PLC's, SCADA Systems
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding, problem solving and repairs
• Continuous improvement projects
• Dealing with motors, VSD's, servo drives, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, inverters
• Mechanical fabrication, fitting, welding
• Upkeep and alteration of electrical & mechanical drawings

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Must be an electrically biased engineer
• NVQ Level 3 electrical engineering or maintenance minimum
• 17th Edition
• Must have worked in some form of fast-paced / manufacturing industry
• Strong electrical & mechanical problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of PLC's, automation & control systems, HMi's
• Continuous improvement mentality
• Willingness to help in all areas of the team
• Worked on motors, inverters, VSD's, sensors, switches, pneumatics, gearboxes

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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