Technical Engineer in Chester

Technical Electrical Shift Engineer
Location:
Middleton
Hours:
Shifts 6:*****:00, 14:*****:00, 22:*****:00 1 week rotation
Salary
:*****k
Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a Technical Electrical Engineer for a successful manufacturing company based in Middleton.
We are looking for a highly skilled
Technical Electrical Engineer
on a 3 shift rotating pattern to join the Engineering Team.
In this role, you will specialise in providing electrical maintenance across our production machinery, requiring a high level of fault-finding expertise and a strong electrical background.
You must be able to work safely, independently, and proactively.
Mechanical knowledge would be an advantage.
Role Responsibilities
Lifecycle electrical design and rebuild of
machines
, integrating:
Electrical panel layout and circuit design using Eplan for professional electrical schematic design.
Siemens or Mitsubishi PLC & HMI programming including safety PLC (S7/TIA Portal, GX Works).
SCADA/HMI systems using
Wonderware Intouch.
Inverter & Servo diagnostic and programming.
Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot
3-phase motor control systems
, including start/stop, variable speed, and directional control using both AC and DC inverter drives.
Execute rapid diagnosis and resolution of electrical breakdowns using advanced route cause analysis and systematic fault-finding on:
Safety Circuits
Motor starters, overloads, soft starters, contactors
Sensor systems (optical, inductive proximity, reed switches)
Work on inline metal detectors and their settings
Maintain and support various printing systems.
Parameterize, commission, and maintain
variable frequency drives (VFDs)
and soft starters for dynamic process control applications.
Develop and modify robust, modular PLC code for process improvement initiatives, utilising structured programming techniques and implementing best practices for documentation and code management.
Continually update detailed electrical drawings, control panel layouts, and system documentation to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance.
Self-manage your time across multiple concurrent engineering projects, prioritizing urgent breakdown demands against longer-term process improvement goals.
Experience and Qualifications essential within the following areas:
Electrically time-served
: HNC (or higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
18th Edition IET wiring regulations is essential.
Qualified to a minimum ONC or equivalent.
Safety circuit fault finding and diagnosis (programming of safety PLCs).
Knowledge of sensors, proximity, optical etc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Telemecanique.
Ability to prioritise conflicting work priorities.
Ability to work to strict deadlines to minimise down-time.
Flexible approach to work as a team player.
Flexibility to undertake any relevant task efficiently, on own initiative.
Good work ethic is essential, as is reliability and commitment to the company.
Can demonstrate experience with:
Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs (programming, hardware integration, ladder logic, function block diagram)
SCADA systems, notably Wonderware Intouch (screen design, scripting, alarm management)
Eplan proficiency in electrical drawings
Advanced fault-finding and electrical diagnostics in manufacturing automation
Safety circuit layout, SIL assessment, and machine safeguarding principles
Control panel design/build in accordance with CE/UKCA regulations and IEE wiring standards.
Benefits:
Up to £45k salary depending on experience
33 days holiday including