Senior Electrical Engineer

This employer is an internationally recognised FMCG Company. Innovation and Brands are at the heart of everything they do aligned with significant local and international growth. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure in a company that has doubled its turnover in recent years. Due to continued expansion the Company are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer located from their Ellesmere Port site. Job Purpose: Install, maintain, improve and repair of all plant and equipment ensuring production efficiency can be met within a safe well-presented facility. Respond to technical issues affecting production and maintain electrical and mechanical services through Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Work mostly independently with minimal supervision. Main Duties: - Attend breakdowns, identify faults and problem solve, with minimal downtime to production. - Carry out diagnosis of faults, the maintenance and repairs to all types of plant and equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner and return equipment to operational service. - Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales. - Report breakdown causes, equipment faults and concerns to management. - Assist with the moving, installation, re-positioning of machines and equipment. - Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules as necessary. - Identify and report to Management any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage i.e. Faulty equipment/emergency stops etc. - Complete Daily Maintenance job sheets and Preventative Maintenance records. - Maintain a safe and tidy workplace and adhere to all Health and Safety policies. - Assist/undertake engineering projects as required. Senior Electrical Engineer - The Person: - A minimum of 5 years electrical maintenance experience within a high volume manufacturing environment - Proven mechanical skills and experience - 17th Edition - Knowledge of PLCs/Control panel diagnostics and schematic drawings - Strong computer literacy - Highly organised with strong planning & time management ability - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of people - Proven problem solving skills, initiative and enthusiasm with a desire to get things done - The ability to work calmly under pressure - Due to the location of the site own transport is essential.