Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Reference: WM – 2992

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £44,000 - £46,000

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Job Summary:

We’re supporting our client, a leading manufacturer to the automotive and aerospace industries based in Liverpool, who are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will have experience of electrical maintenance in Vacuum Systems, Furnaces/Ovens, industrial gases, and CNC machinery.

Salary:                         £44,000 – £46,000

Benefits:                      To be discussed at interview

Job Type:                    Permanent

Location:                     Liverpool

Job Start date:            ASAP

Shift Pattern:               Double Days

Responsibilities for Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

  • Preventative and reactive maintenance of a variety of manufacturing equipment including Furnaces, CNC machining centres, Pumps, cooling farms, grinders, ovens, refrigeration plant, burners, etc.
  • Preventative and reactive maintenance of a variety of equipment systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, vacuum, HVAC etc.
  • Plan and prioritise workload to support production and ensure efficient use of working time.
  • Implement preventative maintenance on all plant equipment, including the building (internal, external and security).
  • Responding to breakdowns at pace, identify fault and problem solve with minimal downtime to production.
  • Carry out breakdown root causes analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Reporting of equipment faults and concerns to management, including root cause analysis.
  • Responsible for all electrical work including lighting, installation & fault finding.
  • Work within 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) methodology to maintain workplace to a high standard.
  • Ensuring that all electrical and P&ID drawings are up to date.
  • Comply with all H&S procedures, legislation and company policies.
  • Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard.
  • Working alongside Contractors as and when required.
  • Communicate effectively within all departments.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement throughout the Maintenance System.

About You:

  • You will hold at least a HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
  • 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
  • Transferrable skills to be able to work in a multidisciplinary manufacturing environment.
  • A delivery focus approach to work.
  • Understanding of PLC’s, Variable drives, control, and instrumentation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative.
  • The ability to work as part of a team and on your own with minimum supervision.
  • A current driver’s license and access to a car.
  • MS Office skills.
  • Furnace/Oven maintenance experience.
  • Experience working with vacuum systems/industrial gases.
  • Forklift License.
  • Welding experience.
  • IPAF
  • An ability to work well under pressure
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Relevant technical knowledge
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Efficiency and organisation
  • Teamworking skills
  • Strong ability to learn.

Job Application:

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