Maintenance Technician

ECS Resource Group Ltd; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Skelmersdale. The role requires experienced electrical technicians who are familiar with PLCs and complex electrical systems. Responsibilities include both planned and reactive maintenance, as well as participation in improvement projects. Candidates should have relevant vocational qualifications and experience in the manufacturing industry. Pay rates range from £25 to £30 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experienced electrical technician with 18th edition qualifications.
• Ability to work with PLCs and relevant machinery.
• Time served in electrical engineering with adequate vocational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on complex electrical systems.
• Implement improvements to PLC and SCADA systems.
• Provide technical advice for equipment issues.
• Participate in improvement teams for operational efficiency.
• Communicate results through reporting during shift handovers.
• Maintain safety awareness following risk assessments and control measures.

Skills

BTEC, ONC or C&G Technician or equivalent

Time served and experienced in Electrical Engineering

Relevant experience in manufacturing industry

Knowledge of PLC process control

Knowledge of SCADA

Knowledge of AC and DC drive systems

Education

HNC/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

SAP (CMMS)

Job description

Maintenance Technician

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Fully Onsite

Pay Rate - £25 - £30 per hour based on experience (Inside IR35)

I am working with one of our longstanding clients who are one of the world’s leading manufacturing and engineering companies. They have a long and proud history of innovation, quality and are exceptionally proud of their reputation and global brand. They have a twelve month contract opportunity for an Electrical Technician at their site in Skelmersdale.

As well as being an experienced electrical technician, ideally with your 18th edition I am also looking for somebody comfortable working with PLCs and relevant machinery. Shift Pattern - Days 6am - 6pm / Nights 6pm - 6am (3am on Friday night).

Key Job Responsibilities

• Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance on complex electrical systems and process equipment including PLC (Rockwell & Siemens) and Variable Speed Drive (Rockwell & Parker) controls.
• Implementing improvement projects and modifications to PLC and SCADA systems.
• Review and evaluation of control systems, providing technical advice and solutions for equipment issues.
• Participating on improvement teams such as OEE improvement teams.
• Communicating the results of assigned technical tasks through work order and shift hand over reporting.
• Maintaining awareness of plant and department risk assessments, hazard cards and safe operating procedures whilst adhering to recommended control measures.

Skills and Expertise

• BTEC, ONC or C&G Technician or equivalent.
• Time served and experienced in Electrical Engineering (with applicable vocational qualifications).
• Relevant experience in manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of PLC process control, SCADA and AC and DC drive systems.

Additional Qualifications

• HNC/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• A working knowledge of SAP (CMMS)

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy