Description
Electrical Maintenance Engineer sought by is sought for a recycling facility in Runcorn, Cheshire. This subsidiary of an international, £multibillion turnover polymer manufacturer is focused on growing the circular economy and they see innovation within PVC recycling as pivotal to their global sustainability strategy.
The Role:
As Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation equipment in compliance with industry regulations, Health & Safety standards, and company procedures.
Your key duties will include:
- Installation & Maintenance: Install, calibrate, and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems, including motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs, and control panels
- 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
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance system reliability and efficiency
- Documentation: Accurately 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
- Liaison: Work closely with engineers, production teams, and external contractors to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Carry out mechanical tasks as part of a multifunctional team
This role will work a shift pattern of 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm. The pattern will change on a weekly basis.
The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will demonstrate:
- Demonstrable experience in an electrical and instrumentation role, across multiple sectors including manufacturing, industrial, energy, or related industries
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, and instrumentation technologies
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
- City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent
- 18th Edition
- Must be a time served/qualified electrician with experience
- Must have mechanical ability but bias toward electrical discipline
- Excellent communication skills
- 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
Desirable skills & experience:
- Instrumentation certification
- COMPEX certification
- Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and automation
- Experience working in hazardous environments (ATEX) is desirable
- Familiarity with DCS (Distributed Control Systems) is desirable
Benefits Package:
- £35,000 - £50,000 depending on skills & experience
- Hours of work: weekly rotating shift pattern 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm
- 32 days holiday including bank holidays, rising to 33 after 2 years’ service
- Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Employee benefits platform- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and Wellbeing committee, MHFA.
- Sick pay
- Occupational health
- Health cash plans
- Pension scheme 4% in 4% employer
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity after 2 years’ service
- Access to external training and supported education
Electrical Maintenance Engineer – rotating weekly shifts
Runcorn, Cheshire
£35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience + benefits
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