Group Electrical Maintenance Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

2x salary life insurance

3% company pension contribution

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a multi-site role in the Rochdale area. The successful candidate will perform routine testing and inspection of electrical systems and portable equipment, and support maintenance projects across sites.

You should hold City and Guilds in electrical work, with CompEx and IPaf training being advantageous. The role requires a flexible approach to overtime and the ability to work on PLC systems and drives.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds qualification in electrical work.
• CompEx certification is desirable.
• IPAF training indicates safe access/working at height.
• 2391 testing capability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine testing and inspection on electrical systems and portable equipment.
• Work safely within Health and Safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Support projects and maintenance improvements with the engineering team.
• Maintain maintenance activities and complete PPM schedules.
• Assist with stock control and reporting for maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC programming

Fault finding

Education

City and Guilds qualified

CompEx

IPAF trained

2391 testing

Tools

AC/DC drives

PLC systems

Job description

FJA are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established Manufacturing Company based in the Rochdale area for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer.

The role will be a Group position, the successful candidate will therefore be covering multiple sites in the Rochdale area.

What’s in it for you?

Hours of work: 7.30am – 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am – 3pm on Fridays

33 days holiday

2 x salary life insurance

3% company pension contribution

Electrical Maintenance Engineer responsibilities:

To carry out routine test and inspection on electrical systems and portable electrical equipment

To work safely within the company’s Health and Safety Procedures.

To work within the requirements and BS 7671 (Electrical Regulations)

To reduce costs where possible and use the preventative maintenance system to reduce unplanned maintenance

Assisting the maintenance manager with projects and developments

To maintain maintenance activities in compliance with ISO 9001: 2000, ISO 14001 and other customer specific standards

Assisting the Engineering Manager with ongoing/new projects

Approximately 30% of this role will be mechanical and a flexible approach to overtime and shutdown work is required

To have a flexible approach towards overtime, shutdown working and call-out cover as required

Filling out reports and completing PPM schedules

To identify and keep essential stock items at necessary working levels

The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will have:

Own transport and hand tools

City and Guilds qualified

CompEx

A working knowledge of A.C and D.C. drives would be preferred as would the ability to work on P.L.C systems

Experience of ATEX equipment an advantage

Electrical wiring regulations 18th Edition

IPAF trained

City and Guild 2391 testing

Some mechanical experience

Experience in the following is desired:

Installation work

PLC programming/fault finding

Fixed wire testing

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.