Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician or Engineer to join our well-established tissue paper manufacturing facility. This role is critical in implementing condition-based maintenance programs, maximising the reliability and efficiency of our machinery and processes.

The essence of this role is electrical maintenance and fault finding, to basic mechanical PPM, CIL, troubleshooting.

If you're looking to work with a large company that offers job security, work-life balance, with opportunities for training and development, you are on the right track!

The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off (7 repetitions), followed by an 18-day break. This consists of x2 days and x2 nights per rotation.

You'll be performing electrical maintenance on our plant equipment, including motors, drives, and control panels.

We'll rely on your electrical and instrumentation expertise in fault finding and rectification on our Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

You will be planning, scheduling, and performing PPMs to minimise downtime, assisting with basic mechanical tasks such as replacing belts, bearings, seals, etc.

We have an onsite Mechanical team that will look after the major mechanical elements such as MIG / TIG welding, etc.

• Electrical qualification (HNC / NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent) with strong instrumentation knowledge (preferably apprenticeship time served)
• Experience interrogating PLCs for fault finding, and basic condition monitoring.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with AC & DC variable speed drives
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and instrumentation diagrams.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with mechanical repairs occasionally.
• Problem solving skills, remaining conducive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards and safe working practices.

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated;
Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme