Electrical Engineering Technician

WHO ARE WE?

The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology.

Our mission is to be the global leader in innovative high-performance glass and glazing solutions, working safely and ethically with a vision of Changing our Surroundings, Improving our World.

In the UK we manufacture and distribute float, rolled and coated glass under the Pilkington brand name.

THE ROLE

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Engineering Technician based at Greengate, St Helens, working from 7:48-16:00 on Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will report to the relevant Engineering Team Leader and will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance on the Greengate Float Line, and all associated plant, buildings, services and vehicles.

MAIN DUTIES

?- Planned preventative maintenance on a variety of automated machinery including conveyors, temperature and process control, stacking equipment

• Fault finding and diagnostics in emergency breakdown for planned situations
• Modification and improvement of plant
• Hazard identification and elimination
• Team-based problem solving
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and support and contribute to the site HSE initiatives

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful applicant will have completed an Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship and be qualified to NVQ level 3 with a minimum of 4 years’ time served in a manufacturing environment. Applicants must also hold a HNC in Electrical Engineering. Applicants should be able to read electrical/engineering drawings, have excellent fault-finding skills, and a good working knowledge of PLC's, HMI’s, SCADA systems, Instrumentation, Relays & Variable Speed Drives.

It will be necessary to work unsupervised for extended periods and be capable of identifying, generating and managing work which will involve effective communication with Supervisors and members of other areas. Applicants must be willing to join the on call team to provide out-of-hours coverage in line with the needs of the process, and must be flexible in order to respond to changes in priority or emergency situations which may include operating on a shift system.

Working safely is our top priority and you must be prepared to consistently adhere to the Safe Operating Procedures defined for your work area and to promptly report hazards and incidents.

BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days with service
• Group Personal Pension Plan, with up to 8% employer contribution
• Free Parking

We’re redefining the world of glass. Seeing opportunities where others see limits. Transforming cutting-edge research into real-world breakthroughs with knowledge and expertise we’ve built over hundreds of years.

We see trust and freedom helping our people to flourish and do the best work of their careers - delivering our vision of a more sustainable society.

Around the world we see collaboration across our teams, from talented crafters and creators to expert thinkers and makers, all inspiring and supporting one another.

Together we find balance, create quality, and pioneer the future of glass.

NSG Group. Create. Inspire. Belong.