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Electrical Controls Engineer
£52,000
Ellesmere Port
Days Only (Mon-Fri)
gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for an Electrical Controls Engineer to work at their facility based near Ellesmere Port
Performance Objectives
Electrical maintenance of plant equipment to minimise production down time.
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate and troubleshoot problems.
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing equipment, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems.
To liaise with other departments on a regular basis to help minimise downtime.
Responsible for the maintenance of plant equipment to minimise production down time and to identify and rectify all electrical problems on all forming machines and process equipment within the plant.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Ensure all work areas are left clean and tidy after work is completed.
Keep storage and shop areas in a neat, well-stocked, clean, organized Manner
Principles of the team.
Carry out all electrical activities within the plant in a smooth, safe and sufficient manner.Person Specification
HNC/ HND electrical engineering
18th Edition wiring regs
Experience using SAP
CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) Experience
Experience working within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment
Time served electrical engineering technician - Level 3 / ONC / City & Guilds qualified
Strong knowledge of complex electrical systems, including ones involving PLC's, Servo motors, and VFD's
Experience with industrial networks, such as Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet, Asi bus and Modbus
Robot programming experience (Fanuc)
Ability to read electrical schematics
Capable of working with minimum supervision
Good communication skillsApply
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Closing Date: 20/09/2025
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