Electrical Engineering Technician Reporting to the Engineering Manager - you will deliver a high-quality electrical maintenance service to production, & be part of a multidisciplined team of Fitters & Electricians delivering maintenance work. Key Responsibilities: Providing both reactive & planned maintenance support to the full site Carry out installations & commissioning of plant/ equipment & trouble shooting of same Carry out basic programming & diagnostic of plant & equipment Contribute to the efficiency of the operation by maximizing uptime of machinery & minimise downtime in production & utility areas Carry out the execution of the preventive maintenance programs Troubleshooting using PLC Programs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, General Electric & Schneider Electric PLCs) Technical support for all the plant facilities (including but not limited to compressed air & refrigeration Support & participate in all environmental, H&S & quality activities Carry out engineering work orders in a timely & safe manner while maintaining adherence to cGMP As part of the Maintenance team, you will need to work with equipment suppliers on new equipment, installations, & modifications Have working knowledge/experience with a "Lock -out Tag-out" programme Adhere to all site policies on Quality, H&S, e.g. clean overalls, clean work boots, hair nets, hearing protection, h& washing, LOTO etc Assist the H&S team in carrying out risk assessments of new & existing machines Ensure H&S training is rolled out to the Maintenance team Closely monitor line, machine performance & improve where possible Fully support the line leaders/ line support i.e., Overtime, shifts cover, phone support & callouts Overseeing contractors on site Provide general maintenance support as designated by supervisors/ manager to include any or all the following areas: process equipment; HVAC equipment; refrigeration; packaging equipment Provide the Eng Dept with the highest levels of support. Analysing plant downtime levels & implementing effective strategies to increase uptime Ensure Engineering Manager & other Managers kept informed of developments within their areas Qualifications/ Experience/ Skills: A relevant third level qualification in Engineering or time-served Electrician or fitter (Electrical/ Mechanical Qualification/ Mechanical Experience) Min 3 years' experience in a maintenance role, planned & reactive maintenance skills Working knowledge & experience of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental legislation Understand Food Safety policies & legislation (BRC & ISO) Excellent written & verbal communication skills Ability to manage time effectively & meet deadlines Strong problem-solving skills, as well as an analytical, decisive approach Exp of a wide range of motor control systems & process temperature controls & pneumatics Exp using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) Exp of safety systems utilising Isolation / lock-off procedures, risk assessment & permit to work Flexible & adaptable Strong team player with ability to work on own initiative PLC/ PC Control Systems experience There will also be a requirement to be on-call in this role at times. There are two shifts - 6am to 2.30 pm or 2.30 pm to 23.30 with a 10% shift allowance for the later shift. There is a weekly rotation of shifts too. There is on site parking but you will need to have access to a car. Please apply to be considered. Skills: electrical engineering; electrical maintenance problem solving Benefits: shift allowance