Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location
Chorley
Salary
£26k + benefits
Posted
01 Jun 2017
Closes
29 Jun 2017
Ref
4785
Contact
Applicant Services
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Chorley
Salary circ. £26k plus shift allowance + benefits
37 hours per week – shift pattern 6am-2pm/2pm-10am

Our client currently has a vacancy for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to be based at their manufacturing facility in Chorley, Lancashire.

QUALIFICATIONS
Electrical engineering apprenticeship, 17th wiring regulations edition preferred

EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of electrical control circuits including motors, inverters, switchgear and Plc inputs/outputs and experience of reading and understanding circuit diagrams
Ability to work in a multi-skilled environment, working knowledge of and experience working with pneumatics and hydraulics

THE ROLE
The primary purpose of the Electrical Maintenance Technician position is to maintain plant and equipment minimizing production downtime. The role involves covering all aspects of electrical maintenance and repair work to achieve optimum efficiency and safety of the plant, equipment and services. Your roles and responsibilities will include:
• Installation of new plant
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives
• Liaise with suppliers for procurement of spare parts and consumables
• Utilities maintenance
• Work at heights using the cherry picker
• Maintaining a good standard of housekeeping within the engineering department

THE PERSON
Ideally you will also demonstrate the following attributes:
• Working knowledge of an automated production processes.
• Computer literate – good understanding of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with, colleagues and line management.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Results driven.
• Good time management skills – must have a methodical approach to planning and delivering tasks.
• Able to work to deadlines.

THE COMPANY
Our client is a global market leading manufacturer and supplier of road markings, surfacing and traffic safety products. The company is now part of a larger group that is the world leader in road safety products.


People/Skills that would be suitable for this role include: Electrical Maintenance Technician, City & Guilds Electrical, Technician, Industrial Electronics, 17th edition, Fork truck licence, PLC, SCADA, HSEQ,

How to apply
If you wish to be considered for this Electrical Maintenance Technician job click ‘apply’. You will receive an email shortly after your application - you will need to read and respond to this to complete your application.


You must be eligible to work in the UK.