Electrical Shift Technician

Northwood Hygiene Products; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tissue paper manufacturer in the UK is hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to perform critical maintenance tasks on plant machinery. The role requires strong electrical qualifications (HNC / NVQ Level 3+) and instrumentation knowledge. Duties include fault finding and maintenance on equipment, planning preventative maintenance, and working closely with mechanical teams. This opportunity offers job security with benefits like a company pension, discounts, and wellness programs, alongside a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms

Wellness programmes

Early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification imperative for the role.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems is desired.
• Basic mechanical aptitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance on plant equipment.
• Fault finding and rectification on Distributed Control Systems.
• Plan, schedule, and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Electrical qualification (HNC / NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent)

Strong instrumentation knowledge

Problem solving skills

Experience with AC & DC variable speed drives

Education

HNC / NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician or Engineer to join our well-established tissue paper manufacturing facility. This role is critical in implementing condition-based maintenance programs, maximising the reliability and efficiency of our machinery and processes.

The essence of this role is electrical maintenance and fault finding, to basic mechanical PPM, CIL, troubleshooting.

If you're looking to work with a large company that offers job security, work-life balance, with opportunities for training and development, you are on the right track!

The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off (7 repetitions), followed by an 18-day break. This consists of x2 days and x2 nights per rotation.

About the Role

What the day to day looks like :

You'll be performing electrical maintenance on our plant equipment, including motors, drives, and control panels.

We'll rely on your electrical and instrumentation expertise in fault finding and rectification on our Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

You will be planning, scheduling, and performing PPMs to minimise downtime, assisting with basic mechanical tasks such as replacing belts, bearings, seals, etc.

We have an onsite Mechanical team that will look after the major mechanical elements such as MIG / TIG welding, etc.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Requirements

• Electrical qualification (HNC / NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent) with strong instrumentation knowledge (preferably apprenticeship time served)
• Experience interrogating PLCs for fault finding, and basic condition monitoring
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience with AC & DC variable speed drives
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and instrumentation diagrams
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with mechanical repairs occasionally
• Problem solving skills, remaining conducive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards and safe working practices