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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

PSI Talent is delighted to announce a collaboration with an internationally renowned manufacturing company located in Telford. With ongoing expansion and an increased workload, this marks an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:

As a Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in executing reactive, preventative, and proactive maintenance tasks for onsite electrical equipment.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Key Duties:

  • Provide exceptional electrical engineering support to the production team, ensuring minimal downtime.

  • Execute planned maintenance duties with a proactive approach.

  • Respond promptly to breakdowns, maintain clear communication with relevant parties, and efficiently resolve issues.

  • Install electrical machinery with precision.

  • Troubleshoot PLCs, Industrial Control systems, and relay control circuits.

  • Proficiently work with the latest PLC technology, performing modifications and fault finding.

  • Interpret advanced electrical drawings.

  • Work with various drives and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation, logging all breakdowns and servicing work.

  • Participate in a 1 in 3 on-call rota.

    Electrical Maintenance Engineer Desired Experience:

  • Strong electrical knowledge – Essential.

  • Experience with equipment such as: hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, flow wrappers, and robots

  • Proficiency in PLCs – fault finding, basic programming, trouble shooting

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field – Essential.

  • 17th or 18th edition - Essential

    Electrical Maintenance Engineer Benefits & Working Hours:

  • Monday to Thursday rotating 07:00 – 16:00 / 14:00 – 22:00

  • Friday rotating 07:00 – 16:00 / 10:00 – 18:00

  • 20 days, plus Bank Holidays

  • Pension, Full Company Sick Pay, Free onsite Car Parking, Employee Recognition Incentives

    PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED JOB - Candidates on a PSW Visa or requiring sponsorship at any point will not be considered

    Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

    We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

    We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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