Electrical Maintenance Technician

Morgan Ryder Associates; Chorley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Chorley is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician with an electrical bias. The role focuses on reducing downtime through rapid response to breakdowns, technical support for engineers, and maintenance of equipment. Candidates should have significant experience in a manufacturing environment and be adept at troubleshooting PLCs and control systems. This position provides a competitive salary of £51,700 plus various perks like pension and medical benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Death in Service

Cash Back Medical Scheme

Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for PLCs and Control Systems.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly respond to production breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support to shift engineers and apprentices.
• Perform essential planned maintenance and repairs.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovative project work.
• Promote and ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborate with contractors and colleagues to achieve company goals.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical expertise

Communication abilities

Teamwork

Ability to troubleshoot PLCs

Ability to attend to mechanical tasks

Education

Apprentice trained Electrical/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (HNC/HND)

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician - Electrical Bias

Chorley, Lancashire

£51,700 + Pension + Death in Service, Cash Back Medical Scheme, Sick Pay

Shift

Wk 1 Mon-Thurs Days (06.00 - 18.00) Fri, Sat, Sun off

Wk 2 Mon-Thurs Nights (18.00 - 06.00) 6 days off (Fri-Wed)

Wk 3 Thurs-Sat Days (06.00- 18.00) Sun off

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for keeping things running like clockwork? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with cutting-edge machinery? If so, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Rapidly respond to production breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Provide technical support to shift engineers and apprentices
• Perform essential planned maintenance and repairs
• Driving continuous improvement through innovative project work
• Promote and ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards
• Collaborate with contractors and colleagues to achieve company goals

Requirements

• Apprentice trained Electrical/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (HNC/HND)
• Experience of maintenance in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise
• Able to attend to both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs , Control Systems and Inverter Drives
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Your work will directly contribute to our production success and ongoing improvement initiatives. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills and take on exciting projects that drive the business forward.

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Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.