Shift E&I Technician

Widnes, Cheshire | 6-Month FTC | 12-Hour Shifts | 4 on / 6 off, 4 on / 4 off

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Shift E&I Technician to join our client, a highly regulated manufacturer based in Widnes, Cheshire. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract offering the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplined team supporting production operations.

Key Duties

• Performing planned maintenance and overhauls on plant equipment and site facilities.
• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out reactive repairs.
• Installing new equipment and modifying existing systems where required.
• Conducting testing, inspection, and reporting on plant condition according to schedules.
• Sourcing materials for maintenance tasks in line with procedures.
• Using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record task history and ensure job continuity.

Requirements

• HNC or higher qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification.
• Proven experience in a similar industry environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) practices.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and maintenance (level, flow, pressure, temperature, pH).
• Understanding of motors and motor control circuits.
• Familiarity with inverter drives and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience using a CMMS (e.g. Avantis, SAP).
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel).
• Valid FLT (Counterbalance) and MEWP licence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Desirable:

• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs (Step7 / TIA Portal).
• Knowledge of Profinet, Profibus, and HART protocols.

What We Offer

• 6-month fixed-term contract.
• 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 6 off, 4 on / 4 off pattern.
• Opportunity to work within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Supportive multi-disciplined engineering team.

Interested?

Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Shift E&I Technician in Widnes.