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Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer

£57 594 + 7% Pension + Sick Pay + more

4 Days, 4 Off, 4 Nights, 4 Off

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a passion for automation, troubleshooting and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you want to be part of a global company who champions innovation, efficiency and collaboration? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving the electrical systems that power high-speed production lines in a state-of-the-art production facility. Working on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern, you will be at the heart of ensuring operational excellence, safety and reliability.

Key Tasks

Reactive, preventive and corrective maintenance on cutting-edge packaging machinery and site services
Ensure smooth operation of equipment; Motors, Inverter Drives, PLC's, Control Systems
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues swiftly to minimise downtime
Optimise and enhance automation systems to boost reliability and efficiency
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry regulations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and equipment performanceKey Requirements:

Time served Electrical Engineer, min HNC (or equivalent)
Min 3-5 years in industrial electrical systems, with knowledge of PLCs, SCADA and automated control systems
Knowledge of Siemens S7, TIA Portal, AS-I Profibus
Experience of boilers, CHP plant, heating/cooling systems
Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Competencies:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Safety-first mindset and meticulous attention to detail
Physically fit; walking, climbing, working at heights and lifting up to 30 lbs as part of daily duties

On Offer

Shift; 4 days on , 4 off - 4 nights on, 4 off

Pension 7% Er

22 days holiday

Sick Pay

A dynamic, collaborative work environment within a global leader in packaging innovation

Opportunities for career growth and professional development

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a company that values excellence, safety and innovation.. apply today!

Be part of our journey to shape the future of sustainable packaging!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

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