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We’re looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Electrician to join our Maintenance team in Carlisle.

The successful applicant will work 40 hours per week.  Although initially working days from 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday, candidates must also have the flexibility to cover a 3-shift rotating pattern and weekends when necessary.

Basic salary will be £43,931 per annum.

Working within the Maintenance Department, and with the support and direction of the Maintenance Leadership Team, the Maintenance Electrician will ensure all equipment is operating to the required standards to ensure safe operation and to maintain production requirements and quality standards. 

The objective is to improve the Safety, Quality and Overall Efficiency of the department, concentrating primarily on the maintenance aspects that can contribute to this improvement.

Candidates will use their knowledge and skills to fault-find and diagnose electrical problems on PLC controlled machinery within a complex and high volume manufacturing area.  Experience with AC/DC motors and Servo Drive systems is desirable. The post also calls for the ability to carry out electrical installation duties.

Main duties include (but are not limited to):

The repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and components as required
Fault Finding of automated electrical systems, using PLC diagnostic skills
Fault Finding/diagnostics on Pirelli Network systems at machine level with support of the IT dept
Regular preventative maintenance testing of electrical systems, equipment and components
Assist other electrical and mechanical team members to complete required maintenance work
To ensure all electrical components in the area are functioning correctly
Comply with all safety norms and regulations of working
Complete all tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Following all standard operating procedures of working
Attending relevant training and development activities
Training and Mentoring Apprentices
Candidates must be comfortable working within a team environment where highly developed interpersonal skills are essential and where initiative is required to solve problems. Previous experience in a high volume modern manufacturing environment is desirable.  Applicants must be time-served and 17th/18th Edition qualification would be preferred.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

Education and professional background:

Time served electrical engineer with appropriate technical qualifications
HNC qualified or 3 years industrial experience
17th/18th Edition qualification would be preferred

Professional and personal aptitudes:

A sound problem solving ability
Good communication and people management skills
Sound technical knowledge of the processes and machinery
Self-motivated, focussed and able to work on own initiative
High level of resilience and able to work effectively under pressure
Good organisation and IT skills
Ability to read and understand electrical control drawings
Knowledge of Siemens PLC control (Step7, TIA Portal)
Knowledge of Siemens Sinamics drive control (S120, G120)
Knowledge of PLC-PLC, PLC to database communication, Barcode scanning systems and other industrial communication systems would be desired
Good knowledge of single and three-phased systems
Ability to diagnose AC/DC Motors faults
Employee benefits include:

33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
Pension scheme with linked life insurance
Service related payment
Employee discount scheme
Employee assistance programme
Discounted tyre vouchers
Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
Car scheme (salary sacrifice)
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The closing deadline for receipt of all applications is Sunday 21 July 2024