Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Telford is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to conduct fault-finding and maintenance on machinery, particularly Siemens PLC systems. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering and have experience with mechanical systems. This permanent position offers competitive benefits including a £43,680 salary and various perks such as overtime and bonus schemes.

Benefits

Weekly Production Bonus

Free parking

Overtime available

Bonus scheme

Life insurance

Profit sharing/share options

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Siemens PLC machinery is essential.
• Must hold necessary electrical engineering qualifications.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate faults in electrical systems using Siemens S7.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose machine breakdowns efficiently.

Skills

Fault-finding experience

Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Understanding of PLC systems

Understanding of mechanical systems

Ability to understand engineering/electrical drawings

Competent in Microsoft products

Knowledge of AC & DC circuits

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3

17th or 18th Edition qualification

Job description

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading manufacturer in their search for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work in their leading facility in Telford

Compensation and Benefits

• £43,680 Per Annum + Weekly Production Bonus (depending on the businesses performance)
• 4 on 4 off 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM
• Permanent position
• Free parking
• Overtime available
• Bonus scheme
• Life insurance
• Profit sharing/share options

The Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Investigate faults and work with electrical and mechanical systems (such as Siemens S7)
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and root-cause analysis for fault-finding on machinery
• Attend and diagnose machine breakdowns, including mechanical/electrical/hydraulic/pneumatics failures in an efficient manner
• Utilise a range of tools and engineering techniques to repair and maintain machinery to operational standards
• Ensure all maintenance issues are logged into the relevant systems accurately and promptly
• Maintain high levels of compliance with health and safety standards whilst performing duties
• Play a pivotal role in maintenance engineering projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Regularly liaise with maintenance, production and quality departments regarding maintenance issues
• Service and maintain various other plant equipment, examples being: water heaters, pumps, etc.
• Adhere to planned maintenance schedules and effectively manage machine breakdowns

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have previous fault-finding experience, ideally relating to Siemens PLC run machinery- ESSENTIAL
• Must hold a qualification in Electrical Engineering (such as City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3, and 17th or 18th Edition)- ESSENTIAL
• The ability to design and manufacture basic electrical control panels
• Good understanding of PLC systems, and the ability to use associated tools for interrogation of the software
• An in-depth understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to understand engineering and electrical drawings
• Competent in Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, and Project
• Knowledge of working with AC & DC CCT’s, single & 3 phase systems and inverter drives

Alternative Job Titles

Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Bias, Multi-Skilled Maintenance, PLC’s, Siemens S7, 17th edition, 18th edition

Commutable From

Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Bridgnorth, Shifnal, Newport, Market Drayton

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