At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair heavy industrial electrical equipment, ensuring maximum reliability.
- Company: Established engineering business in Liverpool with a focus on logistics and industrial infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime, 26 days leave, pension contributions, and gym membership.
- Other info: Excellent career development and ongoing training opportunities available.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team and work on cutting-edge automated equipment in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Level 4 qualification in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of maintenance experience required.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Technician to join a well-established engineering business operating within a heavy industrial environment in Liverpool. The Electrical Technician will work on a 4 on 4 off days shift pattern, 12 hour shifts.
The Electrical Technician will maintain critical equipment, while ensuring maximum reliability and minimal downtime through both planned and reactive maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer who is looking to work on large-scale automated equipment, including ship to shore cranes, gantry cranes and other specialist container handling machinery.
This business is a major operator within the UK's logistics and industrial infrastructure sector; they are investing heavily in modern equipment. They offer excellent career development and ongoing training opportunities. The Electrical Technician will be joining a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining advanced lifting and container handling equipment.
Responsibilities of the Electrical Technician:- Carry out 50% planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and 50% reactive maintenance
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults across a wide range of heavy industrial equipment
- Maintain ship to shore cranes, gantry cranes and other automated handling equipment
- Carry out electrical fault finding, diagnostics and breakdown repairs
- Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
- Work with PLC controlled systems, motors and variable speed drives
- Ensure equipment reliability, availability and safe operation
- Follow safe systems of work and company health & safety procedures
- Work closely with the wider engineering team to minimise downtime and improve equipment performance
- Level 4, HNC or HND qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or similar
- At least 5 years' experience within Electrical Maintenance
- Previous experience within a heavy manufacturing, industrial or installation environment
- Excellent fault finding and troubleshooting skills
- Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance
- Good understanding of PLC controlled equipment
- Experience working with motors, drives and electrical control systems
- Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
- A full UK driving licence
- Experience working on cranes, container handling equipment or similar heavy plant (desired)
- Salary £54,000 - £58,000 (dependent on experience)
- Overtime opportunities
- 26 days annual leave
- Up to 10% matched pension contribution
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Gym membership scheme
- Retail discounts and vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Adele Lewis.
Electrical Technician in Litherland employer: Aspion
Join a leading engineering business in Liverpool as an Electrical Technician, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining cutting-edge automated equipment. With a strong focus on employee development, the company offers extensive training opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare plans and gym memberships. Experience a supportive work culture that values safety and teamwork while enjoying the unique advantage of working in a thriving industrial environment.
