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Electrical Maintenance Technician (Days / Siemens PLCs)

Are you a time served Electrical Engineer from Manufacturing or Heavy Industry?

Do you have fault finding and maintenance experience on Siemens PLC's?

Are you based in or around Shotton?

A permanent opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Technician to support the Panels and Profiles remit of the Shotton Steelworks. The successful applicant will ideally be a HNC holder, with tenure in the heavy industry/manufacturing industry and working on process machinery.

Role:

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location:

Competitive and based upon experience

Shift Patterns:

Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week, day shifts

Start:

ASAP but pending the successful completion of a medical, which does include a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and improving electrical systems within the Panels and Profiles department


• Maintaining and repairing electrical and process machinery


• Focusing on maximising up-time and ensuring safe operation of electrical machinery


• Leading and supporting preventative maintenance programmes to reduce unplanned downtime


• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving electrical faults and breakdowns as quickly and effectively as possible


• Working with contractors and suppliers to source resources and components efficiently


• Training and coaching production operators in basic electrical safety and maintenance best practices


• Supporting continuous improvement within the department


• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies across all activities


• HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering


• Demonstrated experience within electrical maintenance within a Heavy Industry environment


• Confidence with control systems and PLC's - Siemens


• IT literacy, especially with MS office and engineering software


• Driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to the nature of the works)


• Good verbal and written communication skills

Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

Paid holiday of 35 days per annum (including Bank Holidays)

Annual pay review

Bonus scheme subject to business performance

Leading pension scheme which is 10% employer contribution against 6% employee contribution

Lifestyle benefits including restaurant and retail discounts, Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover discounts, local discounted services and employee assistance programme for mental, physical and financial well-being

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.