Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Production Uptime Champion

Morgan Ryder Associates; Chorley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 11%

Death in service

Cashback medical scheme

Sick pay

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates in Chorley are seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly on a rotating shift pattern.

You will rapidly respond to breakdowns, support shift engineers and apprentices, perform scheduled maintenance, and drive improvements while ensuring health and safety standards. You will collaborate with contractors to meet company goals and maintain production reliability.

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.

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

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND

Job description

Morgan Ryder Associates in Chorley are seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly on a rotating shift pattern.

You will rapidly respond to breakdowns, support shift engineers and apprentices, perform scheduled maintenance, and drive improvements while ensuring health and safety standards. You will collaborate with contractors to meet company goals and maintain production reliability.