E & I Technician

Acorn by SYNERGIE are searching for a Shift E & I Technician to join our client, a highly regulated manufacturer based in Widnes, Cheshire on a 6 month FTC.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and forming part of a multi-disciplined team, the purpose of the role is to provide electrical and instrumentation support for the production department.

The role is part of a shift team working on a 4 on, 6 off and 4 on, 4 off. These will be 12 hour shifts.

Duties will include:

• Undertaking planned maintenance and overhaul of plant equipment and site facilities.
• Undertaking reactive repair of plant equipment and site facilities.
• Installing new equipment and modifications to existing items.
• Carry out testing, inspection, and reporting of plant condition to pre-determined and self-established schedules.
• Sourcing materials for maintenance tasks within Engineering Stores and purchasing procedures.
• Using the computerised maintenance management system to record task history, and to brief other maintenance staff for job continuity.

Candidates must have:

• A relevant qualification to at least HNC level in a related discipline.
• Certification in 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience in achieving objectives within a similar industry environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance practices.
• Competence in the calibration and maintenance of instrumentation (e.g., level, flow, pressure, temperature, pH).
• Understanding of motors and motor control circuits.
• Familiarity with inverter drives.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as Avantis or SAP.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A valid FLT (Counterbalance) and MEWP licence.

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs (Step7 / TIA Portal).
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, and HART.

If interested, apply now or contact Olwen at the Acorn by Synergie Widnes branch.

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