Maintenance Electrician / Electrical Craftsperson

GPW Job Ref: E(phone number removed) Time served / Apprentice trained Maintenance Electrician / Electrical Craftsperson is required for permanent position for a Manufacturing company in the Bury / Whitefield M45 area. Rate of pay is £21.09/hr PAYE incl. shift allowance (likely earnings to be circa £55k - £60k incl. regular O/T) plus benefits (see below). The successful candidate will be working a 4-week rotating, continental shift pattern, average of 42 hours/week (12 hour days & 12 hour nights, with 7 consecutive days off in a 4 week rotation). The ideal candidate will have prior experience of working in an industrial manufacturing environment and be familiar with three phase / 440v, single phase and DC control systems (incl. motor and heating), industrial electrical installations and industrial manufacturing machinery. Package: Hourly Rate: £21.09 incl. shift allowance (weekly paid). Regular overtime readily available, likely earnings to be £55-60k pa 23.33 days holiday allowance (6 hrs / half days can be taken) Pension Life assurance Working Hours: Continental shift pattern across 4 weeks - 12 hours shifts (Days 6am - 6pm & Nights 6pm - 6am) 4 week shift rotation example: Week1: 1D, 3N, 3 OFF Week2: 1 OFF, 3D, 3 OFF Week3: 4 off, 3N Week4: 4 off, 3D Week5: 1D, 3N, 3 OFF And so on. The successful Maintenance Electrician / Electrical Maintenance Technician / Industrial Electrical Craftsperson day to day duties will include: Diagnose and repair electrical problems on industrial and occasional domestic electrical systems - Including 3 phase motor control, DC motor control and Siemens control systems Assess the parts needed for a job Conduct routine preventative maintenance and testing Rewire faulty electrical systems Ensure good quality workmanship which upholds company standards and complies with industrial codes and follows safety requirements Ability to work alone and also work within a team Install electrical systems to 17th / 18th edition regs. The ideal Maintenance Electrician / Industrial Electrical Craftsperson will have the following experience, skills and characteristics: Completed relevant maintenance engineering apprenticeship i.e. NVQ L3 / C&G L3 Recent experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment. Relevant electrical engineering qualification and knowledge of current electrical wiring regulations 17/18th Good working knowledge Three phase, single phase and DC control systems - including motor and heating Able to follow relay ladder logic wiring diagrams Industrial Electrical installation experience. Basic understanding of mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics repairs Able to work under pressure, work safely, excellent problem solving skills, attentive and a logical thought process. Ability to read electrical drawings Good communicational skills (Oral, Reading & Writing), able to communicate at all levels. HNC or higher Electrical Engineering qualification (desirable) Testing and Inspection with PAT - (desirable) Basic knowledge of a PLC's / Siemens control system - recognition of Inputs and Outputs (desirable) Basic knowledge of variable speed drives AC/DC (desirable) This position could be right for you if you want to work as any of the following: Industrial Electrician, Electrical Craftsperson, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer / Technician, Shift Engineer, Electrical Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician. Key Words: Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Craftsperson, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Industrial Electrician, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Timeserved, Apprenticeship, 3 phase, single phase, PLC's, Siemens, Control Systems, Motors, Drives, 17th / 18th Edition, Fault Finding, Industrial Engineering, Heavy Engineering, Lean, Manufacturing, Production, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Mechanical, Permanent, Conti Shifts, Nights, Bury, Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Manchester, Lancashire, The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Electrician will need to be flexible as there will be a requirement work additional hours as and when the business requires and other duties not mentioned in this job description. You will also have the relevant qualifications and experience, be self-motivated / pro-active, able to work under pressure, well organised, analytical, logical, able to communicate at all levels, work alone and also as part of a team. If you are interested in Maintenance Electrician / Industrial Electrical Craftsperson role and meet majority of the above criteria please click on the apply now button