Maintenance Technician

Eurocell Group PLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

25 days holiday + statutory holidays

Free Life Assurance Plan (3x salary)

Job summary

Eurocell Group PLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician at our Clover Nook Site, Somercotes. The role focuses on electrical fault finding, maintenance of motors and control panels, and involvement in capital projects supporting design, manufacture, installation and commissioning.

You will work on PLC-controlled systems within an industrial environment, with opportunities to upgrade electrical systems and collaborate with contractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, or related discipline.
• Electrical qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong practical electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and circuit drawings.
• Hands-on maintenance approach with problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding on production machinery and control systems.
• Maintenance of electrical equipment including motors, drives, sensors and control panels.
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Diagnosing breakdowns and restoring equipment safely and efficiently.
• Working with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Supporting electrical upgrades and improvement projects.
• Assisting with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Liaising with specialist contractors and suppliers when required.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Industrial electrical systems

PLC-controlled systems

Reading schematics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance

Job description

ROLE: Maintenance Technician

HOURS: 4on4off rotational days/nights 06:00 - 18:00 / 18:00 - 06:00

SALARY: £50,353.04 including shift allowance plus excellent benefits

BENEFITS: Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount

BASE: Site Based - Eurocell, Clover Nook Site, Somercotes

Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an additional, experienced Maintenance Technician based at our Clover Nook Site, Somercotes, Alfreton.

While the role includes some mechanical work, the primary focus is electrical fault finding, maintenance, and improvement of industrial systems. Engineers will also have opportunities to become involved in electrical improvement and capital projects, supporting work from Design, Manufacture, Installation and Commissioning.

These projects will provide valuable experience allowing our engineers to broaden their skills, contribute ideas, and develop their careers within Eurocell.

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring strong practical electrical experience and want to grow further in an industrial engineering environment along with applications from qualified electricians looking to transition from installation, building services, or other electrical sectors into an industrial manufacturing maintenance environment.

This role offers the opportunity to apply strong electrical fundamentals while developing experience with production machinery, automation systems, and industrial engineering practices.

WHAT OUR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS DO:

• Electrical fault finding on production machinery and control systems
• Maintenance of electrical equipment including motors, drives, sensors and control panels
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance activities
• Diagnosing breakdowns and restoring equipment safely and efficiently
• Working with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems
• Supporting electrical upgrades and improvement projects
• Assisting with installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Liaising with specialist contractors and suppliers when required

WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS:

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, Engineering Maintenance, or a related engineering discipline
• Electrical qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Strong practical electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience working with industrial electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuit drawings
• A proactive, hands-on approach to maintenance and problem solving
• Experience in manufacturing or process industries could be an advantage
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation - desirable
• Experience with motors, drives, sensors and control systems- could be an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS:

• You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays - normally 33 days in total each year
• Free Healthcare plan for all employees
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
• Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary Christmas shutdown
• Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee discount on Eurocell products
• Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers
• A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it
• Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
• Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career

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