Maintenance Engineer

ETS Consulting Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Wigan. The role involves electrical maintenance, troubleshooting PLC systems, and ensuring optimal operation of plant machinery. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience with industrial controls. Competitive salary of £45,400 - £55,400 is offered, along with pension and benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of fault finding and repairs to industrial controls & systems.
• Ability to read and understand PLC logic.
• Knowledgeable with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).

Responsibilities

• Operate a preventative electrical maintenance system for plant & machinery.
• Fault find and repair mechanical or electro-mechanical related problems.
• Maintain and install all electrical plant & machinery.

Skills

Apprentice Trained Engineer

Automated PLC Systems Knowledge

Understanding of PPM Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: £45,400 - £55,400 + Pension + Benefits

Shift Pattern: 8am-4pm / 6am-2pm / 10pm-6am / 2pm-10pm rotating Monday to Friday

Reference: 6650/PL

The Company

My client is a world leader in the design and development of specialist high performance textiles and has been established for over 150 years. This highly respected manufacturer is looking to expand its engineering capacity and is adding to the electrical knowledge already within their current team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an extremely secure group, with a well respected worldwide organisation.

Key Skills

• Apprentice Trained Engineer
• Automated PLC Systems Knowledge
• Understanding of PPM Systems

The Role

• Operate a preventative electrical maintenance system to ensure that the plant & machinery is in good working order.
• Fault find and repair of mechanical or electro-mechanical related problems on the plant or equipment, within a department of 10 engineers.
• Able to read schematic drawings
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• You will be working autonomously on shifts but will be reporting to the maintenance Team Leader
• Maintain and install all electrical plant & machinery in line with company requirements
• React quickly, diagnose & repair any Electrical related problems on the plant or equipment.
• Carry out a planned preventative maintenance schedule on the full range of equipment within the site.
• Ensure that all plant and machinery is kept in a good, safe working & clean condition.
• Interrogate PLC equipment such as Allen Bradley & Siemens.
• Complete all relevant administration associated with the task being performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Report any problems regarding equipment and machinery immediately to the Engineering Team Leader or planner.
• Ensure that you are aware of the Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and that you always adhere to them.
• Promote Lean thinking and actively look for ways to improve efficiency.
• Cross departmental communication with connected associates.
• Complete Maintenance work orders, use of a CMMS system, Agility or similar
• Able to work efficiently, without supervision

Experience required

• Knowledge and experience of fault finding and repairs to industrial controls & systems
• Ability to read, understand PLC logic and fault finding within
• Knowledgeable with VSD's
• Able to read schematic drawings
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to think outside the box
• Use of Microsoft Office tools is essential

If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible.

ETS Consulting Ltd - Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets.

ETS Consulting Limited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales as ETS Consulting Limited, registered no (phone number removed). Registered office address 7 Stamford Square, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL6 6QU.

If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provide ETS Consulting with proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom