Electrical Maintenance Tech - DCS & Drives

Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician. Your role will involve performing electrical maintenance on plant equipment, including motors and control panels. You'll need to have strong expertise in fault finding and a solid understanding of instrumentation. Experience with PLCs, hydraulic systems, and basic mechanical tasks is essential. The company offers a supportive team environment and values adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification (HNC/NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent) with strong instrumentation knowledge.
• Experience with PLCs for fault finding and condition monitoring.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance on plant equipment including motors and control panels.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Assist with basic mechanical tasks as needed.

Skills

Electrical qualification (HNC/NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent)

Strong instrumentation knowledge

PLC fault finding

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

AC & DC variable speed drives

Ability to read electrical schematics

Basic mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Health & Safety standards understanding

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician. Your role will involve performing electrical maintenance on plant equipment, including motors and control panels. You'll need to have strong expertise in fault finding and a solid understanding of instrumentation. Experience with PLCs, hydraulic systems, and basic mechanical tasks is essential. The company offers a supportive team environment and values adherence to health and safety standards.