Electrical Shift Technician

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

You’ll be performing electrical maintenance on our plant equipment, including motors, drives, and control panels.

We’ll rely on your electrical and instrumentation expertise in fault finding and rectification on our Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

You will be planning, scheduling, and performing PPMs to minimise downtime, assisting with basic mechanical tasks such as replacing belts, bearings, seals, etc.

We have an onsite Mechanical team that will look after the major mechanical elements such as MIG/TIG welding, etc.

Job Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Electrical qualification (HNC/NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent) with strong instrumentation knowledge (preferably apprenticeship time served)
• Experience interrogating PLCs for fault finding, and basic condition monitoring.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with AC & DC variable speed drives
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and instrumentation diagrams.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with mechanical repairs occasionally.
• Problem solving skills, remaining conducive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards and safe working practices.