Electrically biased engineer
Argon Engineering Limited
Location: Disley
Industry: Heavy Manufacturing
Salary: £57,000
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) - 7 rotations followed by an 18-day break
Our client is a well-established, large-scale manufacturing business. Due to continued investment and a strong focus on reliability and asset performance, they are now seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their engineering team at their Disley site.
This is a long-term, stable opportunity offering job security, excellent work-life balance, and ongoing training and development within a supportive engineering environment.
The Role
This is a hands-on, plant-based role with a strong focus on electrical maintenance, supported by basic mechanical PPM and troubleshooting where fault finding, and reliability improvement required.
You will play a key role in implementing condition-based maintenance strategies to maximise equipment availability and efficiency across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out electrical maintenance and fault finding on plant equipment including motors, drives, and control panels
- Diagnose and rectify faults on Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Interrogate PLCs for fault finding and basic condition monitoring
- Plan, schedule, and complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
- Support basic mechanical maintenance tasks such as belts, bearings, seals, and lubrication (CIL)
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations and safe systems of work
Shift Pattern
- 4 on / 4 off
- 2 days followed by 2 nights
- 7 repetitions per cycle
- Followed by an 18-day break
What We're Looking For
- Recognised Electrical qualification (HNC, NVQ Level 3+, or equivalent)
- Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding background
- Good working knowledge of instrumentation systems (apprenticeship time-served preferred)
- Experience interrogating PLCs for diagnostics
- Experience with AC & DC variable speed drives
- Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and instrumentation diagrams
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to support mechanical tasks when required
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards within a manufacturing environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Free company products
- Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms
- Employee wellness programmes including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- OnDemand GP service
- Free early access to pay scheme
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee referral scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer or E&I Technician looking for a secure role within a large, reputable manufacturer, with excellent time off and long-term prospects, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
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