Maintenance Technician - Electrical (m/f/x)

TN United Kingdom; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Skelmersdale is seeking a Maintenance Technician with an Electrical bias. The role involves improving equipment reliability, conducting maintenance, and supporting production goals. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Technical production support experience required.
• Experience with PLC fault finding and robotics preferred.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Improve reliability and performance of equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Train and mentor staff.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Team Player

Education

Electrical: 18th Edition

Tools

Omron

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Client:

3M

Location:

Skelmersdale, UK

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:

Maintenance Technician - Electrical (m/f/*)

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Maintenance Technician with an Electrical bias based at our 3M Skelmersdale manufacturing plant, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by:

1. Improving the overall reliability and performance of plant, personnel and production equipment and processes

2. Tracking and reporting of process improvement results

3. Ensuring production targets are met by optimising output & minimising defects

4. Providing production line support in line with company goals and objectives

5. Carrying out preventive maintenance and equipment breakdown repairs

6. Establishing process conditions and carrying out in-line quality checks

7. Process monitoring and controlling according to Statistical Process Control (SPC) method

8. Analysing data to fault find and developing prioritised improvement plans for the platform

9. Maintaining and developing the delivery of finished products in line with cost, quality and production schedule requirements

10. Prioritising and promoting Health and Safety awareness

11. Training and mentoring staff in an approachable and constructive manner

12. Fostering and developing excellent relationships with key business stakeholders on site

13. Gathering & sharing best practice, both internally and externally

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Accomplished technical production support experience.

2. Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, servo controls PLC fault finding experience (Omron preferred)

3. Experience of robotics (ABB preferred but training can be provided), including experience of automated assembly production lines

4. Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings

5. Ability to follow SOPs and training processes

6. Ability and willingness to work a night shift if required on an exceptional basis

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

1. Electrical: 18th Edition would be preferred but training can be provided

2. Experience of Omron vision systems would be preferred but training can be provided.

3. Strong problem-solving skills

4. Strong communication skills

5. Ability to work with staff at differing levels of the organisation

6. Ability to assess and upgrade procedures and systems

7. Team player

8. Versatile and a self-starter with ability to work without supervision

Job specifics:

Role Location: 3M Skelmersdale (on-site role)

Ideal candidate location: Within a commutable distance of 3M Skelmersdale site

Travel: For training purposes only

Working Hours – Double day shift: (22% shift premium)

Morning

1. Morning: Mon to Thur - 6am - 2pm / Fri - 6am - 11.30am

2. Afternoon: Mon to Thur - 2pm - 10pm / Fri - 11am - 4.35pm

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at our Careers site. If you have further questions, please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.