Mechanical Technician

872101011

£40,351 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Runcorn, Cheshire

Engineering And Technical

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias sought by a recycling facility in Runcorn. This subsidiary of an international, £multibillion turnover plastics manufacturer is focused on growing the circular economy and they see innovation within PVC recycling as pivotal to their global sustainability strategy.

This is a permanent role on weekly rotating shifts, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm, known formally within the business as Mechanical Technician.

The Role:
As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias, you’ll be responsible for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation equipment in compliance with industry regulations, Health & Safety standards, and company procedures. Your duties will include:

Installing, calibrating and maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems including motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs and control panels
Carrying out mechanical tasks as part of a multifunctional team
Troubleshooting: diagnosing and repairing electrical and instrumentation faults on a variety of systems
Carrying out TPM tasks to ensure maximum OEE is achieved
Performing routine testing, calibration and validation of instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimal performance
Accurately maintaining records of all electrical and instrumentation work: maintenance logs, calibration reports, work orders and spare parts stores management
Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, including Electricity at Work Regulations, IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and company policies
Following strict Health & Safety guidelines, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with safe work practices
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance system reliability and efficiency
Working closely with engineers, production teams and external contractors to ensure timely resolution of issues
Working on a shift pattern or 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, rotating on a weekly basis

The successful Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer will demonstrate:

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent
18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
Demonstrable experience in an electrical and instrumentation role, across multiple sectors including manufacturing, industrial, energy, or related industries
Must be a time served/qualified electrician with experience
Must have mechanical ability, with electrical experience desirable
Excellent communication skills
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, and instrumentation technologies
Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with electrical drawings and schematics

The following skills and experience are desirable but not essential:

Instrumentation certification
COMPEX certification
Experience working in hazardous environments (ATEX)
Familiarity with DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and automation is advantageous

Benefits:

£41,671.61 including shift allowance and bonus – see below
£36,683.28 base salary (£18.87 hourly rate)
10% shift allowance (after completing probation)
£60 per month attendance bonus
£50 per month production target bonus
Time off in lieu
Pension scheme
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing
32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
Option to buy and sell holiday
Cycle to Work scheme
Long service awards
Company rewards platform
Employee assistance programme
Internal training academy
Access to external training and supported education
Social culture and events