Maintenance Technician in Skelmersdale

Maintenance Technician

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Fully Onsite

Pay Rate – £25 – £30 per hour based on experience (Inside IR35)

I am working with one of our longstanding clients who are one of the world’s leading manufacturing and engineering companies. They have a long and proud history of innovation, quality and are exceptionally proud of their reputation and global brand. They have a twelve month contract opportunity for an Electrical Technician at their site in Skelmersdale.

As well as being an experienced electrical technician, ideally with your 18th edition I am also looking for somebody comfortable working with PLCs and relevant machinery. Shift Pattern – Days 6am – 6pm / Nights 6pm – 6am (3am on Friday night).

Key Job Responsibilities

• Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance on complex electrical systems and process equipment including PLC (Rockwell & Siemens) and Variable Speed Drive (Rockwell & Parker) controls.
• Implementing improvement projects and modifications to PLC and SCADA systems.
• Review and evaluation of control systems, providing technical advice and solutions for equipment issues.
• Participating on improvement teams such as OEE improvement teams.
• Communicating the results of assigned technical tasks through work order and shift hand over reporting.
• Maintaining awareness of plant and department risk assessments, hazard cards and safe operating procedures whilst adhering to recommended control measures.

Skills and Expertise

• BTEC, ONC or C&G Technician or equivalent.
• Time served and experienced in Electrical Engineering (with applicable vocational qualifications).
• Relevant experience in manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of PLC process control, SCADA and AC and DC drive systems.

Additional Qualifications

• HNC/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• A working knowledge of SAP (CMMS)

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy