Shift Electrician

TipTopJob; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in Scunthorpe seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician for their team. This role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical systems knowledge, basic PLC skills, and will work on a Panama shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering roles within fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and basic PLC skills.
• Willingness to work Panama shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and conduct fault analysis.
• Participate in preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Electrical Systems Knowledge

PLC Fault Finding

Schematic Drawings Interpretation

Education

NVQ Level 3 Qualification

Time-Served Apprenticeship

Job description

A leading packaging manufacturer in the Scunthorpe area is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their team on a Panama shift pattern.

The ideal candidate will be a hardworking and adaptable Electrical Technician with a technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will report to the Maintenance Manager and provide planned, preventative maintenance expertise along with responses to reactive breakdowns.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a multinational packaging company that supplies to some of the biggest companies in the industry.

Role: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Scunthorpe

Salary: GBP 22.50 per hour

Shift: Panama (Days and Nights) (20:00 - 08:00)

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, assemblies, and components.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on equipment, including basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct basic fault analysis and identify early signs of electrical failure.
• Perform PLC fault finding (input/output).
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical documentation, and industry standards.
• Participate in scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support the implementation of WCM (World Class Manufacturing) practices and other operational systems.
• Collaborate with other departments and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist operators in routine machinery upkeep and minor maintenance tasks.
• Support training efforts and cooperate with external personnel such as agency workers and contractors.
• Wear and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Adhere strictly to all Health and Safety procedures, regulations, and policies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, BRC, and other relevant standards adopted by the company.
• Dress appropriately in accordance with all applicable Health and Safety requirements.
• Perform additional tasks of a similar nature, as reasonably assigned and in line with the role.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role within fast-paced manufacturing environments such as Automotive, Food, FMCG, etc.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems such as motors, VFDs, sensors, etc.
• Basic PLC fault finding skills.
• Ability to read schematic drawings.
• Willingness to work Panama shifts.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or a time-served apprenticeship.

Please apply online or contact us for a confidential conversation.

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