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Multiskilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Working Hours:
36 hours per week
6.00am – 1.30pm/1.30pm – 9pm Monday to Thursday.
6.00am – 12pm/12pm – 6pm Friday.
Probationary period hours will be days based 8am-5pm for training purposes.

If successful, you will complete a three-month probation period.

We are recruiting for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) based at our Ashton Road site in Hyde

As our Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you will report directly to the Facilities Manager. This is a proactive, hands-on role responsible for diagnosing faults and carrying out electrical and mechanical repairs and maintenance on machinery, including automated assembly cells, injection moulding machines, hydraulic presses and extrusion lines.

The role will also involve electrical installation work across the site, including armoured cabling for new machinery and equipment, lighting and power installations. You will also complete planned preventive maintenance activities for factory services and equipment and support the installation of new plant and other equipment.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role and a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical practices, with the ability to identify potential issues and recommend corrective action. You will ideally be apprentice trained or hold an equivalent qualification, with at least an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; an HNC or HND would be desirable. You should also have good fault-finding and diagnostic skills, knowledge of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), and experience of working with and fault-finding on PLCs and HMIs. Previous experience in a factory or production environment in a similar role is preferred..

We are looking for a focused team player who can work effectively in a fast-paced, expanding business. You will be committed to continuous improvement, contribute creative ideas and communicate them clearly to colleagues across the department.

You will be joining a highly successful company who can offer stability, longevity, and security.

Experience of press, injection moulding and assembly machines, conveyors, installation (single and 3ph) and panel wiring is preferred.

Main Purpose of the Role

• To maintain all electrical and mechanical equipment on site including services, distribution, plant machinery and miscellaneous equipment in accordance with relevant current legislation and ensure that documentation and records are kept accordingly.

• To carryout electrical installation work when required for new plant, machinery, equipment, and services ensuring compliance with the relevant current legislation.

• To meet requirements of all departments at Ashton Road in their daily operations by carrying out various electrical and mechanical works.

• To be proactively involved in monitoring the condition of services and machinery reporting defects to the Facilities Manager immediately.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• To carry out both reactive and planned maintenance throughout the site on a variety of machinery and equipment including extrusion lines, injection moulding machines and Automated assembly cells.

• Fault find, Diagnose and repair (where possible), faults that occur in the building services, plant, machinery, and other equipment.

• Engage in fault finding on PLC/HMI controlled machinery.

• Assist with the training and mentoring of apprentices and any other training needs of maintenance team.

• Ensure that all work is carried out to current health and safety standards, and to our expected standards while meeting with current legislation.

Essential Criteria:

• NVQ Level 3 or above in electrical/multiskilled discipline.

• Apprentice Trained (or equivalent).

• Good Mechanical knowledge/experience.

• PLC, HMI experience.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of working in a factory environment.

• HNC/HND.

• BS 7671 18th Edition.

• IPAF.

Our Benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including statutory), rising by one day after one completed year of service.

• Auto enrolled in our Stakeholder Pension Scheme ((Louvolite contributes 4%).

• Life Assurance covering your annual salary.

• Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day.

• Free car parking.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance, and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family.

• Mental Health First Aiders available to provide support and guidance.

• Discounted Gym Memberships.

• Discounted Blinds and Shutters, upon successful completion of your Probationary Period.

• Free Flu Jab vouchers every Autumn.

• Christmas Savings Scheme.

• NHS Health checks

Interested?

Apply through the form below with your CV