Electrical Maintenance Technician in Winsford

Electrical Maintenance Technician – Specialist EquipmentLocation: WinsfordSalary: £46,200 + Pension + MedicalRotating shift patternReference: Jo 5424/LW3 weeks Mon-Fri 6am-2pm.1 week of Mon-Thurs 1pm-9pm, Fri 9.30am-5.30pm.1 week of Mon-Fri 8pm-6amThe CompanyAn excellent opportunity has arisen with one of the world’s leading provider of specialist products. The company is extremely well established and has a global reputation which is second to none in their marketplace. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to recruit an experienced electrical engineer.Key Skills * Apprentice Trained Electrical Engineer * Knowledge of Automated PLC Systems & Automated Machinery * Understanding of PPM SystemsDuties include: * Routine maintenance and inspection to existing plant to ensure machine availability is maximised. * Repairs in breakdown situations in order to minimise downtime and return plant to production. * Undertake fault finding to a diverse range of electrical equipment on all underground plant and equipment to understand and resolve problems returning the equipment back into operation in a safe manner whilst minimising lost time. * Undertake electrical installation work for new plant or carry out modifications to existing plant in compliance with required standards. * Provide cover for shaft and surface operations as required. * Perform a range of other cross skilled work such as rigging, burning, welding to maximise contribution to the business and minimise lost time. * Carry out duties in a safe manner at all times and ensure housekeeping standards are maintained and improved. * Compliance with all statutory and Company instructions * Continuously comply with and improve all procedures relating to environmental health and safety. * Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.What you will need:Candidates will have completed an Electrical Apprenticeship and have a solid maintenance engineering background within a heavy industrial environment. Conveyor & Crushing/screening plant preferred.Other Experience, Skills and knowledge: * Experience working on 415V+ electrical systems is essential. * Experience fault finding on electrical control systems is essential. * Experience with PLC’s is preferred but not essential. * Instrumentation and electrical test equipment operation is essential. * High Voltage experience preferred but not essential (Training provided). * Basic IT skills. * Excellent written & verbal communication. * Flexibility regarding additional shift working to cover holidays & absences when required.If you are interested in this role please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally, and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible.ETS Consulting Ltd – Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets.ETS Consulting Limited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales as ETS Consulting Limited, registered no (phone number removed). Registered office address 24 Broad Street, Salford, Lancashire, M6 5BY.If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provide ETS Consulting with proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom