Shift E&I Technician

Acorn Recruitment; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Widnes is seeking a Shift E&I Technician to join a highly regulated manufacturing environment on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, supporting busy production operations, and ensuring high standards of safety and compliance. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and skills in fault-finding and maintenance. This role also includes a structured shift pattern of 12 hours on a 4 on/6 off, 4 on/4 off basis.

Benefits

Supportive multi-disciplined engineering team

6-month fixed-term contract

Regulated manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar industry environment.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and maintenance.
• Valid FLT (Counterbalance) and MEWP licence.

Responsibilities

• Performing planned maintenance and overhauls on plant equipment.
• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out reactive repairs.
• Conducting testing and inspection of plant condition.

Skills

Fault-finding and troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of PPM practices

Good Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

HNC or higher qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Key Duties

• Performing planned maintenance and overhauls on plant equipment and site facilities.
• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out reactive repairs.
• Installing new equipment and modifying existing systems where required.
• Conducting testing, inspection, and reporting on plant condition according to schedules.
• Sourcing materials for maintenance tasks in line with procedures.
• Using 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.