Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician / Electrical and Instrumentation (AWDO-P13880) in Runcorn)

AWD online; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established facility in Runcorn is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician / Mechanical & Electrical Engineer. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical and instrumentation roles, hold relevant qualifications, and possess strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £18.87 per hour, alongside shift allowances and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and instrumentation role across multiple sectors.
• Qualified electrician with relevant certifications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and instrumentation faults.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Electronics knowledge

Teamwork abilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA systems

DCS (Distributed Control Systems)

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician / Mechanical & Electrical Engineer with proven experience in an electrical and instrumentation role, a time-served, qualified electrician and excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting and fault-finding skills is required for a well-established facility based in Runcorn, Cheshire.

Salary: £18.87 per hour + £1.89 shift allowance (after probation) + attendance bonus of £60 per month + production target bonus of £50 per month

Location: Runcorn, Cheshire, North West England (WA7)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Working a shift pattern of 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm. The pattern will change on a weekly basis.

Responsibilities

• Installation & Maintenance: Install, calibrate, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems, including motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs, and control panels.
• Mechanical tasks as part of a multifunctional team.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair electrical and instrumentation faults on a variety of systems.
• Maximise OEE: Carry out TPM tasks to ensure maximum OEE is achieved.
• Testing & Calibration: Perform routine testing, calibration, and validation of instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Documentation: Maintain records of all electrical and instrumentation work, including maintenance logs, calibration reports, work orders and spare part stores management.
• Compliance: Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, including the Electricity at Work Regulations, IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671), and company policies.
• Health & Safety: Follow strict health & safety guidelines, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with safe work practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Liaison: Work closely with engineers, production teams, and external contractors to ensure timely resolution of issues.

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Instrumentation certification (desirable).
• COMPEX certification (desirable).
• Demonstratable experience in an electrical and instrumentation role, across multiple sectors including manufacturing, industrial, energy, or related industries.
• Must be a time served/qualified electrician with experience.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and automation is advantageous.
• Must have mechanical ability, with electrical experience desirable.
• Experience working in hazardous environments (ATEX) (desirable).
• Familiarity with DCS (Distributed Control Systems) (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, and instrumentation technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with electrical drawings and schematics.

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of job applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

Job Ref: AWDO-P13880