Electrical Engineer

Central Recruitment is working with a large Envelope company in the Blackburn area, recruiting for a skilled time served Electrical Engineer.
AimTo be responsible for providing an effective and efficient maintenance programme of 14 envelope machines, finding faults and fixing any problems. This role is an integral part of the running of our company to keep the machines on schedule to meet the production demand.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Practical knowledge and experience of electrical maintenance

Undertake maintenance and defective repair work as generated by the shift manager.

Maintain records and documentation as instructed by the manager.

Advise manager of any plant or system deficiency or defect

Liaise and work with departmental staff to undertake duties, causing minimum disruption to staff.

Ensure compliance with Heritage Envelopes H&S requirements and at all times utilise personal protective equipment (PPE)

Make all reasonable effort to ensure response times to jobs are achieved and comply with Heritage Envelopes requirements and that value for money is obtained.

Maintain and keep safe and in good repair all tools and equipment.

Other duties as required and when requested by the Shift Manager or a more senior manager.

A comprehensive understanding of electrical health and safety regulations

Attributes:

Time served Electrical Maintenance Engineering experience.

Knowledge of software language, PLC programming, electrical control systems, industrial automation, used for diagnosing faults.

Knowledge of Alan Bradley PLCs would be advantageous.

Knowledge diagnosing faults on VSDs (variable speed drivers).

Able to read schematic drawings.

An analytical approach to problem solving.

Some multi-skilling would be advantageous.

Excellent communication skills.

Have a flexible approach to working overtime when required.

Required qualifications

NCQ Level 3 Electrical/recognised apprenticeship/HNC Electrical Engineering

17th/ and 18th Edition wiring regulations

PLC fault finding

Minimum 4 years experience gained in a manufacturing environment/factory automation.

Other requirements

Shift work (40 hours per week)

On call

Overtime

Hours of work are: 6-2pm and 10-6pm weekly rotating