Multi Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Knowsley Business Park, Prescot (L34)
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing facility based in Knowsley, Merseyside.

Working within a multi-skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement of high-speed manufacturing and production equipment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong electrical fault-finding skills, with supporting mechanical knowledge, to maximise plant availability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with the site's maintenance schedule and engineering standards.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and pneumatic faults using a systematic fault-finding approach.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, photoelectric devices, proximity switches, safety circuits, inverters (VFDs), contactors, relays and control panels.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Perform electrical testing, component replacement and machine recommissioning following repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and increase production efficiency.
• Assist with machinery installations, commissioning, modifications and planned shutdown activities. xwwtmva
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Permit to Work systems and risk assessmen
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