Electrical Engineer

Job Location	Elton, Chester
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	44,000 - 48,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Contract , full-time

Job Description

The role reports into the Cold End Engineering and Job Change Manager within the Cold End team. You will be responsible for Cold End Engineering performance and for delivering the performance targets in line with overall group guidelines and ensuring compliancewith H&S and GMP (BRC) guidelines and standards.Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the cold end production and rework equipment, to ensure all maintenance and repair work is carried out in a timely and competent manner and to ensure all projects are undertaken and completed in a professionalmanner.Key Accountabilities

Overhaul and repair equipment and assemblies as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the plant and ensure the availability of spare parts. This includes testing the machines or assemblies before putting them back in operation.
Ensure all plant and equipment is regularly and properly maintained to deliver optimum performance using our preventative maintenance system (PEMAC), visual checks and routine inspections.
Fault finding on machinery and reducing the risk of future breakdowns.
To improve the efficiency of the production lines through continuously investigations into new technology and techniques.
To respond to and assist in mechanical breakdowns. In the event of breakdowns that directly affect production to ensure the repair is carried out quickly and efficiently and to the highest standard to ensure no reoccurrences.
To deal with component suppliers to ensure our requirement are fully understood and we obtain the most cost-effective solutions for problems.
To manage the stores spends for the department to ensure all parts are accounted for and the overall spend is kept to a minimum.
Working from manufacturers drawings for part identification, tolerance settings and measurement verifications.
To inform shift personnel of any changes or problems that may arise as a result of work carried out during normal working days that could impact them while working on nights or at the weekends

Criteria

Candidates must have an electrical background and a HNC qualification minimum
They should also have a good working knowledge and understanding of the following: Pneumatics & Hydraulic Systems, Electrical Systems, PLCS, HMIs
Experience working with medium/large automated manufacturing, inspection & packaging equipment would be advantageous.
Able to work independently and on own initiative.
Excellent fault-finding skills.
Familiarity with continuous improvement techniques.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

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