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Electrical Shift Technician

Job in Poynton, Cheshire, TF6, England, UK
Listing for: Northwood
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Electrical Shift Technician role at Northwood

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, maximizing the reliability and efficiency of our machinery and processes.

Shift Pattern

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

About

The Role

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Perform electrical maintenance on plant equipment, including motors, drives, and control panels.
  • Use electrical and instrumentation expertise in fault finding and rectification on Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
  • Plan, schedule, and perform preventive maintenance (PPMs) to minimize downtime, assisting with basic mechanical tasks such as replacing belts, bearings, seals, etc.
  • Collaborate with on-site Mechanical team for major mechanical elements such as MIG/TIG welding.
Benefits
  • 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
Requirements
  • 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.

Location:

Poynton, England, United Kingdom.

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