£32K/yr to £36K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Posted by Meridian Business Support.

Job Title:

Electrician/Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Area:

Dudley

Salary 36,000 per annum

Temp to Perm

Working Patterns:

Week1:6am-2pm Mon-Fri

Week 2:8pm-6am Mon-Thurs

Week 3:1pm-9pm Mon-Thurs, and 10am-6pm Fri

Flexibility on shift hours is essential

The role

You will be part of a 2-man team working a 3-shift rota. On your team will be a Mechanical fitter, and yourself the Electrician. You will be tasked to carry out preventative maintenance tasks as well as be reactive with regards to plant breakdowns and repairs.

You will also be required to carry out Installation work on machinery and within the factory and any maintenance work on bay lighting and other electrical services.

All actions need to be carried out in a safe and professional manner, reporting to supervisors, and filling out daily shift reports and other necessary paperwork.

General Scope of work

  1. Installation work on both factory and process machinery.
  2. Fault find on 415v, 240v, 110v and 24vac and dc systems.
  3. Follow CCT diagrams to aid fault finding.
  4. PLC, establish necessary input/output (no program facility)
  5. Faults find on OHC's, Remote handsets, contactor function, fuses.
  6. DC drives/inverters basic knowledge would be an advantage.
  7. Maintain high bay lighting replacement, repair, and LED upgrade.
  8. Test emergency lighting and evacuation alarm system.
  9. Involved in CCT design and control panel building.

However, as per the nature of the business, other general maintenance tasks will be required.

Experience/Qualifications Required

Completed Apprenticeship/time served would be preferred. 18th Edition IEE Regs preferred, but not essential. NVQ level 3 or City and Guilds in Mechanical Maintenance or any other relevant qualification.Need to see proof of certification.

Heavy Industrial work. Experience of Slitting/Decoiling machines would be an advantage.

Trade Tests

  • Check fuses.
  • Test continuity hydraulic/pneumatic coil.
  • Insulation resistance test 3 phase motor to earth.
  • Test motor windings continuity.
  • Identify equipment.
  • Live test.
  • Look at Drawings.

New employees will be required to undergo a drug & alcohol test on the first day of employment.

If you are interested, please give us a call at or email at