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.
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