Electrical Fitter

Manchester
10 months ago
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Company – Our client specialises in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of all aspects of logistic, line control and handling equipment within the manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. We continually improve our designs to create an abundance of tailormade and innovative solutions for our customers in the Food & Beverage, Healthcare and Homecare markets. Ensuring that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

Salary – up to 35k (plus van / bonus / overtime / uplifts) can look to earn up to 1k to 2k per month in overtime.

Location –Manchester

Job description:

Under the leadership of our directors and in collaboration with our engineers, you will have the following important responsibilities including:

  • Performing timely and accurate service inhouse and in customer’s plants, such as installation, commissioning, troubleshooting or repair to inspection equipment

  • Electrical Installation and removal of Original Equipment Manufacturer machinery and conveyor systems and any other bespoke parts at ICS workshop/onsite

  • Software and program tweaking for the proper installation, maintenance, commissioning and service of specialised line control and handling equipment

  • Frequently working alone and unsupervised (please refer to the Detailed Job Description below)

  • Creative learning in ICS Software applications in Robotics & PLC applications

  • Responsible for projects from concept to completion as requested.

  • Ability to manage many different jobs at any one time using both yours and directors’ judgement to prioritise these jobs.

  • Supporting other engineers in the build processes within the workshop and onsite

  • Manage Company resources through effective and appropriate use and maintenance of equipment, tools, supplies, phones, and energy.

  • Installations onsite throughout the UK and Ireland, occasionally throughout Europe

  • Must have ability to travel 70% of the time (domestic and foreign) to various unanticipated client sites.

  • Add electrical containment and pull cables in between panels/machines, connect all electrical equipment and test electrical cables if needed.

  • Test new equipment for correct operation.

    Qualifications:

  • Higher National Diploma / Certificate or higher degree in Electrical & Electronic Eng, Mechatronic Eng, Electrical Control Eng, Electrical & Computer Eng or Robotics & Automation Eng

  • Edition 17/18 electrical qualification

  • Experience in PLC programming using Siemens Simatic Step 7 and TIA (Allen Bradley rslogix 5000 is a plus)

  • Electrical fitting experience in FMCG production lines.

  • Strong computer skills are required (including Microsoft office and other ‘windows’ packages)

  • Have good rapport and communication skills with customers.

  • Have good project management skills to manage our European installations teams during larger projects

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