Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location: Winsford
Salary: £49,000 + Pension + Overtime + Medical
Shift pattern Mon-Fri 6am-2pm.
The Company
An excellent opportunity has arisen with one of the world's leading provider of specialist products. The company is extremely well established and has a global reputation which is second to none in their marketplace. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to recruit an experienced electrical engineer.
Key Skills
* Apprentice Trained Electrical Engineer
* Knowledge of Automated PLC Systems & Automated Machinery
* Understanding of PPM Systems
Duties include:
* Routine maintenance and inspection to existing plant to ensure machine availability is maximised.
* Repairs in breakdown situations in order to minimise downtime and return plant to production.
* Undertake fault finding to a diverse range of electrical equipment on all underground plant and equipment to understand and resolve problems returning the equipment back into operation in a safe manner whilst minimising lost time.
* Undertake electrical installation work for new plant or carry out modifications to existing plant in compliance with required standards.
* Provide cover for shaft and surface operations as required.
* Perform a range of other cross skilled work such as rigging, burning, welding to maximise contribution to the business and minimise lost time.
* Carry out duties in a safe manner at all times and ensure housekeeping standards are maintained and improved.
* Compliance with all statutory and Company instructions
* Continuously comply with and improve all procedures relating to environmental health and safety.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
What you will need:
Candidates will have completed an Electrical Apprenticeship and have a solid maintenance engineering background within a heavy industrial environment. Conveyor & Crushing/screening plant preferred.
Other Experience, Skills and knowledge:
* Experience working on 415V+ electrical systems is essential.
* Experience fault finding on electrical control systems is essential.
* Experience with PLC's is preferred but not essential.
* Instrumentation and electrical test equipment operation is essential.
* High Voltage experience preferred but not essential (Training provided).
* Basic IT skills.
* Excellent written & verbal communication.
* Flexibility regarding additional shift working to cover holidays & absences when required.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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