Electrical Fitter

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