Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support their operations in Halewood. The role involves maintaining and repairing production machinery to ensure optimal performance. Candidates should possess a recognized engineering apprenticeship and relevant experience in electrical maintenance. The position offers competitive pay, a range of employee benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free on-site gym

Employee assistance programs

On-site physiotherapy

Competitive pension scheme

£750 annual attendance bonus

Discounted Ford vehicle purchases

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in electrical maintenance and fault-finding preferred.
• Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and servo motors.

Responsibilities

• Fault-finding on Siemens PLC-controlled equipment.
• Planned preventative maintenance on various machinery.
• Collaborating with engineers and production teams.

Skills

Team Player

Multitasking

Proactive Attitude

Education

Recognised Engineering Craft Apprenticeship

ONC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

Profibus Systems

CNC Machines

ABB Robots

FANUC Robots

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Reference: E114210B
Location: Halewood, Merseyside
Duration: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £45,230 Basic pay per annum (potential earnings up to £57,668 detailed below in shift pattern information)

GPW Recruitment is partnering with Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd (FHTL) in Halewood. Ford is investing £450m into the Halewood site to produce electric power units, making it the first site to manufacture EV components in Europe.

FHTL is seeking Electrical Maintenance Engineers to support the business. These engineers play a pivotal role in maintaining and repairing production machinery, assembly lines, and equipment to ensure maximum operational uptime, adhering to all relevant procedures to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and environmental objectives.

Salary Details

• Basic annual salary: £45,230
• Includes a 35% premium on all allocated holidays; 33 days holidays per year (25 vacation & 8 bank holidays).

Shift Pattern Information

FHTL operates various shift patterns aligned with production requirements, including day shift, 3-shift, 2-shift, 6DC & 7DC patterns. All shifts except day shift include a shift premium. Potential earnings with a 3-shift pattern can reach up to £57,668 per year. Working specific shifts or achieving maximum earnings is not guaranteed.

Employee Benefits

• Free on-site gym with sauna & steam room (outside working hours)
• Employee assistance programs offering massages, classes, nutrition advice, yoga, chiropody, reiki, and head massages (outside working hours)
• On-site physiotherapy and occupational health services
• Competitive pension scheme (company contributes 1.5x employee contributions, up to 12%)
• £750 annual attendance bonus (subject to T&Cs)
• Discounted Ford vehicle purchases through Ford's Privilege scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days (including shutdown days)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised Engineering Craft Apprenticeship and ONC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• PC literate, able to work under pressure, team player, multitasker with a proactive attitude
• Previous experience in electrical maintenance, fault-finding, diagnosis on pneumatics, hydraulics, servo motors & drives, spindles, encoders, ABB & FANUC Robots, PLC, CNC machines, and assembly lines (preferably)
• Understanding of Profibus systems
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLC, Solution line, Power Line, 840D, and Automation Drive (training available)

Key Responsibilities

• Fault-finding and diagnosis on Siemens PLC-controlled equipment
• Planned preventative maintenance on pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, CNC machines, and robots
• Recording all work undertaken
• Analyzing and resolving electrical faults, driving continuous improvement
• Following safety procedures and risk assessments
• Collaborating with other engineers, vendors, and production teams to ensure optimal uptime and improvements

Work Pattern

Working days are Monday to Friday, with weekend work and overtime as needed. Proposed start date is ASAP based on personal availability.

The company is committed to equal opportunity and opposes discrimination or harassment on any grounds. This vacancy is advertised in line with Ford’s equal opportunities policy.

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