Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Coventry, CV6 4AA
Pay Rate: £32.56 per hour

Contract Duration: 12 Month Contract

Shift Patterns: 3-on, 3-off - 12 hour shifts

6 weeks days
6 weeks nights

Purpose:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be a key member of the maintenance team, responsible for maintaining plant and equipment to a high standard. This includes ensuring compliance with all electrical and mechanical regulations, and meeting the requirements of the manufacturing areas.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform corrective electrical (or minor mechanical) repairs on plant and equipment, restoring them to optimal operational condition.
2. Prioritize safety during maintenance, ensuring the well-being of operators, maintenance personnel, and third parties.
3. Implement planned corrective maintenance during scheduled shutdowns and carry out preventive maintenance using diagnostic and predictive techniques.
4. Provide installation and refurbishment services for plant equipment and buildings to continuously improve company assets.
5. Monitor and record the condition of plant and machinery, ensuring legislative compliance.
6. Support production operations by training staff in first-line maintenance procedures.
7. Promote continuous improvement by reducing downtime through refining preventive maintenance schedules and performance monitoring.
8. Train and advise other team members, and attend training courses as needed.
9. Comply with Health, Safety, Environmental policies, and Quality procedures.
10. Work independently or within a team, and liaise with subcontractors for maintenance purposes.
11. Carry out special duties as assigned.

Skills / Technical Requirements:

Essential:

1. Knowledge and experience with CMMS systems.
2. Installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
3. Maintenance of plant equipment including CNC machines (Mazak, Mori Seiki) and Fanuc/Siemens controls.
4. Engineering/Maintenance Apprenticeship.
5. GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
6. City & Guilds or equivalent qualification.
7. Ability to work under pressure and in hazardous areas (basements, service ducts, roofs, etc.).
8. Availability to cover day and night shift patterns.

Desirable:

1. BS7671, 18th edition qualification.
2. Knowledge of IEE wiring regulations, electrical diagrams, ladder diagrams.
3. Experience with industrial boilers (BG01) and induction furnaces.
4. PC skills and working knowledge of statutory regulations (electrical, pressure systems, Health & Safety).

If you are a qualified Maintenance Technician with experience in maintaining plant equipment, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance, apply today to join a dynamic team in Coventry.