Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Initial 3 6-month contract + Likely extensions
Location: Wigan, Bolton, Burnley, Warrington
Rate: Up to £32.00p/h DOE (Limited Outside IR35 / PAYE / Umbrella)
Shifts: Panama Days and Nights
High Speed / Machinery / Automation
We are currently recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer on a contract basis for a leading client based in the Northwest. This well-established company is renowned for its innovation in the design and production of secure documents, including currency and other high-security items.
Responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineer role include:
* Managing reactive breakdowns and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to ensure plant efficiency
* Working on critical plant machinery including presses, conveyors, packaging machines, and sorting systems
* Fault finding, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, including PLCs, drives, motors, and control panels
* Ensuring compliance with safety standards in a high-volume industrial production environment
* Logging and reporting necessary maintenance and operational data in accordance with internal processes
* Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining plant performance
Key skills and attributes required:
* Time-served electrical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
* Strong experience with electrical systems, including PLC fault finding, drives, motors, and automation systems
* Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
* Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with a focus on maintenance improvements
Benefits of working with this company:
* Outside IR35 Ltd company contract
* Potential for contract extensions based on performance and business needs
I am looking to speak to talented Electrical Maintenance Engineers, who are looking for a very rewarding and challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Sam Martlew, Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.
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