Electrical Maintenance Technician

Due to a significant uplift in work, a well-established and prestigious manufacturing organisation near Bolton are looking to hire an Electrical Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis.

The position is working in a unique, clean and fasted paced production environment with a range of complex, high speed machinery and auxiliary plant equipment.

Shift pattern:

• 24/7 rota on a 35-day cycle (12-hour day and night shifts)
• Average 34-hour working week with only one weekend in 5
• Just 14 shifts across 35 days, offering excellent work–life balance
• Opportunity to pick up extra shifts/hours as overtime paid at x1.5

Benefits:

• 19 days holiday
• Company pension scheme (up to 9% contribution)
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• Stable, well established, profitable company
• Training and qualifications plus opportunity for progression  

The role will involve:

• Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance on a wide range of equipment, including complex automated production machinery, control panels, and control systems
• Minimising downtime within a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Working with both modern and legacy machinery across two adjacent factory sites
• Supporting the Maintenance Manager with site projects and operational requirements
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment performance and efficiency

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must hold a Level 3 NVQ/C&G qualification (or higher) in electrical engineering.

Maintenance experience in a similar position within a manufacturing/production or distribution environment is also required.  

Successful candidates will undergo security vetting and will need a clean criminal record and have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years.