Job Description:

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)