Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer – 24/7 Plant Uptime

Morgan Ryder; Chorley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension (11% ER)

Death in Service

Cash back medical scheme

Sick pay

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates in Chorley, Lancashire, is seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment and keep production running smoothly.

You will respond rapidly to breakdowns, support shift engineers, perform planned maintenance, drive improvement projects, and promote Health & Safety standards. Applicants should have an apprenticeship and HNC/HND and PLC/control systems experience.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained Electrical/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (HNC/HND)
• Maintenance experience in a process plant, utilities or energy intensive manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise
• Able to attend to both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
• Knowledge/experience of PLCs, Control Systems, 3 Phase Motors and Inverter Drives
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

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

PLCs

Control Systems

3-Phase Motors

Inverter Drives

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Morgan Ryder Associates in Chorley, Lancashire, is seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment and keep production running smoothly.

You will respond rapidly to breakdowns, support shift engineers, perform planned maintenance, drive improvement projects, and promote Health & Safety standards. Applicants should have an apprenticeship and HNC/HND and PLC/control systems experience.