Maintenance Engineer

Widnes

£42,500 + OT + Benefits

Days Only

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for an Electrical Maintenance Technician / Engineer to work at their facility based near Widnes.

• The ideal candidate is self‑motivated with a broad base of electrical and instrumentation knowledge, who works well as part of a team or with minimum supervision.
• Design, selection, requisition and installation of the full range of electrical systems including 415V electrics, instrument systems, office systems.
• Carry out E&I preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Fault location / diagnosis / repair.
• Expected to participate in process and H&S improvements.
• Biweekly call out.

• Recognised qualification to BTEC Level 4 or equivalent.
• Certified to 18th Edition Regs.
• Familiarity with Permit to Work systems and required documentation.
• Experience in the following electrical systems:
  Motor Control Systems – ‘Direct on Line’ and V.S.D. Control Systems.
• Small Power and Lighting Systems.
• Electrical Power Distribution Systems.
• Electrical drawings – understanding and interpretation.
• Experience in the following instrument systems: a variety of measured systems e.g., temperature, flow, pH, etc.
• 4‑20 mA systems and PLC control.
• PID Controllers (an appreciation of loop tuning effects of gain, proportional band would be beneficial).

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Closing Date: 04/03/2026

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