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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.
