Instrument And Electrical Maintenance Technician

Could you be our client’s next Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Technician? If you have demonstrable experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity with a thriving business that truly values its employees, look no further.

The successful applicant will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a contributory group personal pension scheme, a profit-related bonus scheme and more!

Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Technician
Manchester, M30 0LX

• Full time, Permanent
• Salary dependent on qualifications and experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

About the Company:

Our client is a global leader in specialty chemical additives and precursors, offering innovative solutions and products to customers around the world. With strong technical expertise and best-in-class formulation capabilities, they develop products that provide essential performance properties to plastics, coatings, adhesives and sealants, pharmaceuticals, flavor and fragrance, and personal care products.

To serve its customers’ needs, the business has manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and India, along with sales and technical support presence in other regions of the globe.

About the role:

The vacancy is for an Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Technician in the Instrument/Electrical Section of Works Engineering Department at our client’s Eccles Site in Manchester, UK.

Key accountabilities of the role include:

• Carrying out the planned and breakdown maintenance of electrical, instrumentation and control equipment, installations, and systems in a Chemical Manufacturing facility.
• Working to the site permit-to-work system including the accepting of permits to work.
• Using the company ERP system for the ordering of materials and services.
• Using the Engineering Management System for processing work orders, preventive maintenance planning and the recording of time.
• Assisting in any other engineering activity across the site.
• Standing in for the E/I Engineering Coordinator during absence.

In addition, the successful candidate will become part of a small team led by an Instrument/Electrical Coordinator, working to precise standards of quality, output, and efficiency as set by engineering, site and business management. The job holder must also adhere to all aspects of health, safety and environmental controls to protect the safety and wellbeing of all Site personnel.

The role is included in our collective bargaining agreement with Unite The Union. There is a requirement for rostered weekend work (1 weekend every 5 weeks) and call outs.

About you:

The successful candidate will possess the following experience, qualifications, and skills:

• a time served Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Technician who will be able to demonstrate competence in instrument/electrical work ideally in a chemical manufacturing environment, or a like manufacturing industry.
• Trained in the 18th edition of the IEE Electrical Regulations (BS7671) and in the installation and maintenance of electrical and instrument equipment in hazardous areas to the ATEX directive.
• You will possess and demonstrate diagnostic maintenance skills and be able to troubleshoot engineering problem areas.
• You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills.
• Capable of using information provided to prioritise tasks.
• Computer literacy is also an important requirement to be able to fulfil this role.

Pay & Benefits

The company offers a competitive salary, comprising basic pay and disturbance pay to cover weekend work and callouts. Exact starting salary will depend on experience. In addition, we offer:

• Contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme
• 26 holidays per annum in addition to 8 statutory holidays.
• Profit-related bonus scheme
• Death in Service Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free on-site parking, including some electronic charge points for EV cars – free to use for employees.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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