UK - Maintenance Electrician - Carlisle 1

Maintenance Electrician

Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd – Carlisle

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Electrician's to join our Maintenance team in Carlisle. Due to recent investment within the factory, the Maintenance Department is undergoing a transformation as it prepares to maintain an all new, automated manufacturing process. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a state-of-the-art project which will drive the future of Pirelli UK.

The successful applicant will work 40 hours per week.  We are looking for one successful applicate to work a 3-shift rotating pattern, Monday to Friday.  Weekend working may be required.  Basic salary will be £52,416 per annum  

Also, we are looking for one successful applicate to work Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00.  Weekend working may be required.  Basic salary will be £47,050 per annum  

Working within the Maintenance Department, and with the support and direction of the Maintenance Leadership Team, the Maintenance Electrician will ensure all equipment is operating to the required standards to ensure safe operation and to maintain production requirements and quality standards. 

The objective is to improve the Safety, Quality and Overall Efficiency of the department, concentrating primarily on the maintenance aspects that can contribute to this improvement.

Candidates will use their knowledge and skills to fault-find and diagnose electrical problems on PLC controlled machinery within a complex and high volume manufacturing area.  Experience with AC/DC motors and Servo Drive systems is desirable. The post also calls for the ability to carry out electrical installation duties.

Main duties include (but are not limited to):

• The repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and components as required
• Fault Finding of automated electrical systems, using PLC diagnostic skills
• Fault Finding/diagnostics on Pirelli Network systems at machine level with support of the IT dept
• Regular preventative maintenance testing of electrical systems, equipment and components
• Assist other electrical and mechanical team members to complete required maintenance work
• To ensure all electrical components in the area are functioning correctly
• Comply with all safety norms and regulations of working
• Complete all tasks as assigned by the supervisor
• Following all standard operating procedures of working
• Attending relevant training and development activities
• Training and Mentoring Apprentices

Candidates must be comfortable working within a team environment where highly developed interpersonal skills are essential and where initiative is required to solve problems. Previous experience in a high volume modern manufacturing environment is desirable.  Applicants must be time-served.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

Education and professional background:

• Time served electrical engineer with appropriate technical qualifications
• HNC qualified or 3 years industrial experience
• 17th/18th Edition qualification would be preferred

Professional and personal aptitudes:

• A sound problem solving ability
• Good communication and people management skills
• Sound technical knowledge of the processes and machinery
• Self-motivated, focussed and able to work on own initiative
• High level of resilience and able to work effectively under pressure
• Good organisation and IT skills
• Ability to read and understand electrical control drawings
• Knowledge of Siemens PLC control (Step7, TIA Portal)
• Knowledge of Siemens Sinamics drive control (S120, G120)
• Knowledge of PLC-PLC, PLC to database communication, Barcode scanning systems and other industrial communication systems would be desired
• Good knowledge of single and three-phased systems
• Ability to diagnose AC/DC Motors faults

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Service related payment
• Employee discount scheme
• Access to on-site Occupational Health and Physiotherapist
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers
• Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Car scheme (salary sacrifice)

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit the Careers section of our Website: www.pirelli.com