Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Helsby (Primary Site) - Covering Stockport Sites
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE (possible shift allowance)
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:00hrs, Friday 07:30 – 12:50hrs
About us:
Heat Trace Limited is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of electric heat tracing systems. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we serve a wide range of industries including oil & gas, chemical, power generation, and infrastructure.
About the Role:
We are seeking a multi skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join our team, primarily based at our Helsby site with responsibility for supporting two additional sites in Stockport as required. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is currently undergoing significant investment and positive change, offering the chance to be involved in projects, machinery upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must be willing to travel between Helsby and Stockport sites and be flexible to shift work when required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across multiple manufacturing sites
2. Diagnose and repair electrical faults on manufacturing machinery and equipment
3. Give technical support on installation, commissioning, and projects across various departments
4. Work autonomously with the projects team on equipment upgrades and site improvements
5. Ensure minimal downtime and maintain production efficiency
6. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
7. Work collaboratively with the engineering and production teams
8. Follow health & safety procedures and engineering best practices
About you:
Essential Experience:
9. Minimum qualification: HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
10. Knowledge of PLC’s, inverters, motors, pumps, and encoders
11. Ability to read electrical drawings and carry out electrical/circuit modifications
12. Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
13. Strong team player with good communication skill
Desired Experience:
14. Siemens PLCs and electrical fault finding
15. Extrusion knowledge
16. Temperature controlled systems knowledge
17. Adaptable to new systems, processes, and company growth
What We Offer:
18. Opportunity to join a growing company investing in its people, equipment, and processes
19. Involvement in new projects, equipment installations, and site improvements
20. Training and development opportunities
21. Supportive team environment
22. Pension scheme
23. Health Shield scheme
24. Group Life Assurance
25. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increase with service)