Electrical Maintenance Technician

* Chester le Street

* Salary - £43,000 inclusive of shift allowance

* Continental shift pattern

An international manufacturing company are looking for a highly skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their Engineering Team on a permanent basis. The right candidate will be responsible for maintaining machinery, running diagnostic tests, and updating all service and repair records.

The Role and Responsibilities

* To develop and implement electrical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns.

* Troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and breakdowns, as well as performing repairs

* Using route cause analysis to eliminate any faults/breakdowns.

* To Monitor the availability of parts and replenishing supplies

* Developing and using SOP's to carry out training for co-workers on the safe and efficient use of electrical machinery and equipment.

* Complying with Health and Safety Environment Policies

* Maintaining a tidy work environment and adhering to industry regulations

* Installing new equipment and upgrading existing equipment to meet production demands.

Knowledge and Experience

* Time served with at least two years' experience as an Electrical Technician in a similar COMAH environment.

* HNC in Electrical Engineering

* Must be able to work continental shifts

* Siemens PLC (Step 7)

* Experience working with various voltages - AC and DC.

* Must be able to read electrical diagrams and drawings.

* The ability to work on own initiative and able to liaise with other departments at all levels.

* Excellent Communication Skills

* Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

* Must be focused on continuous improvement with a safety mind set.

* Full Driving Licence

For further information, please contact Samantha Hetherington at Pin Point Recruitment