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