Electrical Controls Engineer

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 skills

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Closing Date: 20/09/2025

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