Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Mon-Fri, Automated Manufacturing

ODIN RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED

Birkenhead

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 46,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ODIN RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturing site near Knowsley, Merseyside. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed production equipment, diagnose faults and implement improvements to maximise plant availability.

The role requires reading electrical drawings, strong electrical fault-finding and a hands-on approach within a multi-skilled team.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
Time-served Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias
Proven experience maintaining manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, automation or production machinery
Ability to read electrical drawings and carry out systematic fault diagnosis
Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to equipment reliability
Flexible attitude and ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment

Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with the site's maintenance schedule and engineering standards.
Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and pneumatic faults using a systematic fault-finding approach.
Respond to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions to minimise downtime.
Maintain and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, photoelectric devices, proximity switches, safety circuits, inverters (VFDs), contactors, relays and control panels.
Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
Perform electrical testing, component replacement and machine recommissioning following repairs.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and increase production efficiency.
Assist with machinery installations, commissioning, modifications and planned shutdown activities.
Complete maintenance documentation accurately using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Permit to Work systems and risk assessments.
Work collaboratively with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure optimum plant performance.
Participate in engineering shift handovers, communicating equipment status, outstanding issues and completed works.