Maintenance Electrician - West Greater Manchester
Package
Salary: £50,000 P/A
Shift: Monday - Friday (7/8AM - 5/6PM) (45-50 Hours)
- Company Van
- Overtime at x1.5
- Unlimited Budget for Projects
The Role
Working days only, the successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs across a range of heavy industrial processing and production machinery. The role also involves Siemens PLC programming and fault-finding, HMI/SCADA integration, and project-based electrical installation and control system work.
Machinery
Machinery: Horizontal Grinders, Shredders, Screening Plants, Conveyor Systems, Wood Chippers, Bagging Machinery, Balers, Motor Control Centres, Inverters/Drives, Sensors, and Automated Sorting.
Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs across industrial processing and production machinery.
- Programme, modify and troubleshoot Siemens PLC systems, including S7 and TIA Portal.
- Develop or integrate HMI/SCADA systems to improve visibility of machinery performance and production efficiency.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults involving motors, inverters, sensors, drives, control panels and associated equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot automated machinery including conveyors, balers, shredders and other recycling and processing equipment.
- Carry out electrical installations, upgrades and modifications on existing machinery and control systems.
- Work independently on electrical and controls projects whilst supporting the wider maintenance and production teams.
Entry Requirements
- City & Guilds, NVQ or BTEC Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, ideally gained through a recognised apprenticeship.
- 3+ years of experience as a Maintenance Electrician in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment.
- Proven Siemens PLC fault-finding and programming experience, ideally including S7 and TIA Portal.
- Hands-on experience with inverters, drives, motor control centres and industrial sensors.
- Experience maintaining or troubleshooting automated machinery such as conveyors, balers or shredders, ideally within a recycling, waste processing or heavy industry setting.
- Competent working independently on electrical installation and controls projects.
Equal Opportunities
Auxtronic acts as a third-party employment consultant on behalf of our client and is a committed equal opportunities employer, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to trust us with their career progression.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Ringway employer: Auxtronic Ltd
Auxtronic is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for Lead Electricians in the East Midlands. With competitive salaries, extensive benefits including a fully expensed company van, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development through formal training, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive within the company. The collaborative culture and commitment to quality service ensure that you will be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and invests in your future.
