Multiskilled Shift Engineer (Electrical) in Ellesmere Port

Energy Jobline CVL; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency. The role involves planning preventive maintenance, troubleshooting system issues, and preparing performance reports. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 4/HNC in Electrical Maintenance and demonstrate advanced PLC fault finding skills. Benefits include a company pension, life assurance, and discounts on various services.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms

Wellness programmes

Free early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Growth mindset with proactive thinking style.
• Completion of a fully indentured multi-discipline apprenticeship (Mechanical and Electrical).
• Experience in advanced PLC fault finding and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute preventive maintenance (PPM) programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and conduct root cause analysis (RCA).
• Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports.

Skills

Proactive thinking

PLC fault finding

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 4/HNC in Electrical Maintenance

18th Edition Electrical Qualification

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

About the Role

Sustaining and improving equipment reliability and efficiency, you’ll help create innovative maintenance systems, supporting the development of performance measures and yearly maintenance plans.

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off – 2 days from 6am to 6pm, 2 nights from 6pm to 6am, and 4 days off.

What You’ll Get Involved In

• Plan and execute preventive maintenance (PPM) programs.
• Commission new projects and integrate them into operations.
• Use planning tools and CMMS systems to organise weekly tasks and improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of all maintenance activities.
• Support cross‑skilling initiatives to expand operators’ skillsets (lubrication, changeovers, inspections, minor repairs).
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement long‑term solutions.
• Manage spare parts and purchasing systems, and conduct criticality and obsolescence assessments.
• Apply continuous improvement tools such as 5S, TPM, Asset Management and Kaizen.
• Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on‑site parking
• Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Requirements

• Growth mindset with proactive thinking style.
• NVQ Level 4/HNC in Electrical Maintenance (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Electrical Qualification, or alternatively, completion of a fully indentured multi‑discipline apprenticeship (Mechanical and Electrical).
• Advanced PLC fault finding and problem solving skills.