Maintenance Electrician (2)

TechMet Ltd.; Antrim; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Overtime premium

Annual bonuses

Job summary

TechMet Ltd. in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician for day shifts (Mon–Fri). You will support planned maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs on PLCs and SCADA, motors and conveyors, with emphasis on reliability.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 Mech/Elec or Electrical qualification and have at least 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in hands-on maintenance or engineering, with knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Mech/Elec or Electrical qualification completed.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-apprenticeship experience in maintenance/engineering.
• Experience with fault-finding on PLCs, safety and control circuits, SCADA devices.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day electrical maintenance and fault finding on PLCs and SCADA.
• Maintain motors, cables; mechanical alignment of elevators, conveyors.
• Assist with installation of new equipment and handovers.
• Maintain accurate records of work and handovers.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

SCADA

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Installation of equipment

Education

Level 3 Mechanical or Electrical qualification

Tools

SCADA

VSDs

Electrical circuits

Job description

Our client, part of a highly successful, diversified group of international agri-businesses in Northern Ireland, is looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Electrician to work Day Shift (Mon – Fri).

The Role:

The successful candidate will work as part of a close knit ream and will have ample opportunity to learn, grow and develop as a £multi-million investment project is underway at the site. You will provide assistance with planned maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs, including:

• Day to day electrical maintenance & fault finding/repairs – PLCs (SCADA) motors, broken/damaged cables etc.
• Have a good mechanical knowledge – aligning elevators, chain and belt conveyors, dust filtration units etc
• Assist with the installation of new equipment
• Maintain accurate records and complete in-depth handovers

The Person:

Ideal candidates will:

• Have completed an approved apprenticeship with the relevant Level 3 Mech/Elec or Electrical qualification.
• Have at least 5 years’ post apprenticeship experience in a mechanical and/or electrical hands-on maintenance or engineering role
• Experienced in fault-finding and repair of PLCs, safety circuits, control circuits, SCADA controlled equipment, variable speed drives etc.
• Have experience and knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Benefits:

• Hours: Day shift only! Mon – Thurs 0800 – 1700 and 0800 – 1600 Friday (39 hrs/week)
• Attractive salary and premium overtime rates – earnings mid £40s very achievable!
• Some weekend working – but not every weekend and only to provide holiday cover etc.
• Attractive bonuses paid 3 times per year

Candidates are therefore able to earn a considerable package!

NB: Candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK.