Shift E&I Technician

Acorn by Synergie; Widnes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is looking for a Shift E&I Technician for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Widnes. The ideal candidate will perform maintenance on plant equipment, respond to breakdowns, and ensure compliance with regulations. Key qualifications include HNC in engineering, 18th Edition certification, and experience in a similar environment. This role offers a supportive multi-disciplined team and a structured shift pattern.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a regulated environment

Supportive engineering team

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills required.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification is necessary.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and overhauls on plant equipment.
• Install new equipment and modify existing systems.
• Conduct testing, inspection, and reporting on plant condition.

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Communication

Microsoft Office skills

Education

HNC or higher qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

CMMS (e.g. Avantis, SAP)

FLT (Counterbalance) licence

MEWP licence

Job description

Overview

Shift E&I Technician – Widnes, Cheshire. 6-Month FTC. 12-Hour Shifts: 4 on / 6 off, 4 on / 4 off.

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Shift E&I Technician to join our client, a highly regulated manufacturer based in Widnes, Cheshire. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract offering the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplined team supporting production operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and overhauls on plant equipment and site facilities.
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out reactive repairs.
• Install new equipment and modify existing systems where required.
• Conduct testing, inspection, and reporting on plant condition according to schedules.
• Source materials for maintenance tasks in line with procedures.
• Use a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record task history and ensure job continuity.

Requirements

• HNC or higher qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification.
• Proven experience in a similar industry environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) practices.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and maintenance (level, flow, pressure, temperature, pH).
• Understanding of motors and motor control circuits.
• Familiarity with inverter drives and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience using a CMMS (e.g. Avantis, SAP).
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel).
• Valid FLT (Counterbalance) and MEWP licence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Desirable:

• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs (Step7 / TIA Portal).
• Knowledge of Profinet, Profibus, and HART protocols.

What We Offer

• 6-month fixed-term contract.
• 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 6 off, 4 on / 4 off pattern.
• Opportunity to work within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Supportive multi-disciplined engineering team.

Interested?

Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Shift E&I Technician in Widnes.