Description

We are looking for a lead level Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support our client working in the chemical sector - based near Wigan. This will be a permanent staff role only working standard full time hours: 8am to 4.30pm – Monday to Friday (all hours working over 8 hours per day are paid at time plus half). A description is given below - please respond with an updated copy of your CV if of potential interest. Compex and 18th C edition qualifications are mandatory along with confirmed eligibility to work in the UK without additional work permit sponsorship. Job purpose - Electrical Maintenance Engineer This role is to support the Maintenance Manager in leading the direct and wider teams to support the effective running of production. Direct day-to-day supervision of technicians is required whilst also seeing projects through from concept to delivery. Responsibilities • Ensure that the internal CMMS is promoted and utilized with detailed inputs by all team members • Effectively deputise for the Maintenance Manager as required • Monitor equipment condition, reporting abnormalities and risks • Set clear priorities and ensure the function is well organised, with resource focused effectively on preventative maintenance and opportunities of greatest importance to the business • Identify replacement parts and order via approved channels • Undertake management of change requests for approval when replacements are not like-for-like • Ensure all tasks are completed safely whilst always looking at ways to improve, audit personnel task completion and feedback when standards are below expectations • Confidence in diagnosing issues across a range of equipment whilst working with cross functional teams to support investigations • Ensure timelines for equipment overhauls and return to service are communicated clearly, concisely and persuasively • Use data to drive decision making • Effectively manage team members ensuring that training and development needs are identified and actioned Electrical Maintenance Engineer Skills / Knowledge / Experience - Experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing - Taken apprenticeship pathway in Electrical/Mechanical - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong technical problem-solving skills - Experience working in highly regulated environments - Committed to safety and upholding the highest work standards - Chemical sector experience would be beneficial (not mandatory) Qualifications - COMPEX - 18th Edition - A BEng(Hons) degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (preferable)