At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of technicians to ensure smooth production operations and oversee maintenance projects.
- Company: Join a leading company in the chemical sector near Wigan.
- Benefits: Standard hours with overtime pay, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Permanent role with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Must have COMPEX and 18th Edition qualifications, plus experience in manufacturing maintenance.
We are looking for a lead level Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support our client working in the chemical sector - based near Wigan.
This will be a permanent staff role only working standard full time hours: 8am to 4.30pm – Monday to Friday (all hours working over 8 hours per day are paid at time plus half).
A description is given below - please respnd with an updated copy of your CV if of potential interest.
Compex and 18th C edition qualifications are mandatroy along with confirmed eligibility to work in the UK without additional work permit sponsorship.
Job purpose - Electrical Maintenance Engineer
This role is to support the Maintenance Manager in leading the direct and wider teams to support the effective running of production.
Direct day-to-day supervision of technicians is required whilst also seeing projects through from concept to delivery.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that the internal CMMS is promoted and utilized with detailed inputs by all team members
- Effectively deputise for the Maintenance Manager as required
- Monitor equipment condition, reporting abnormalities and risks
- Set clear priorities and ensure the function is well organised, with resource focused effectively on preventative maintenance and opportunities of greatest importance to the business
- Identify replacement parts and order via approved channels
- Undertake management of change requests for approval when replacements are not like-for-like
- Ensure all tasks are completed safely whilst always looking at ways to improve, audit personnel task completion and feedback when standards are below expectations
- Confidence in diagnosing issues across a range of equipment whilst working with cross functional teams to support investigations
- Ensure timelines for equipment overhauls and return to service are communicated clearly, concisely and persuasively
- Use data to drive decision making
- Effectively manage team members ensuring that training and development needs are identified and actioned
- Electrical Maintenance Engineer Skills / Knowledge / Experience
- Experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing
- Taken apprenticeship pathway in Electrical/Mechanical
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong technical problem-solving skills
- Experience working in highly regulated environments
- Committed to safety and upholding the highest work standards
- Chemical sector experience would be beneficial (not mandatory)
Qualifications
- COMPEX
- 18th Edition
- A BEng(Hons) degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (preferable)
Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Wigan employer: DATS Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading multidisciplinary design and build contractor in Greater London, where your role as a Project Manager will be pivotal in delivering innovative engineering solutions across various industries. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and competitive benefits, this company not only values your contributions but also invests in your professional development, ensuring you thrive in a supportive environment. Experience the unique advantage of working in a dynamic location that fosters creativity and teamwork, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
