Maintenance Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Gap Technical Ltd
£40 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Wales
Summary: The Maintenance Engineer role in North Wales involves providing electrical maintenance support at a leading chemical manufacturing site. The position requires an experienced, apprentice-trained engineer with CompEx certification and expertise in COMAH-regulated environments. Key responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role is outside IR35 and offers a competitive hourly rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across site assets, including pumps, motors, control panels, and instrumentation.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults quickly and safely to reduce downtime.
- Ensure compliance with ATEX/DSEAR regulations, working safely in potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Conduct inspections and testing of electrical systems and components, producing accurate documentation.
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades.
- Work closely with engineering, operations, and HSE teams to maintain site reliability and safety.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records in line with CMMS and site standards.
Key Skills:
- Apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- CompEx certification (Ex01 - Ex04) is essential.
- Experience working within chemical, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical environments (ideally COMAH).
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills on a wide range of electrical systems.
- Knowledge of ATEX zones, intrinsically safe equipment, and hazardous area classification.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs.
- Excellent awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Desirable: 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
- Previous experience working on instrumentation and/or PLC systems.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems.
- IOSH or equivalent HSE training.
Salary (Rate): £40/hour
City: undetermined
Country: Wales
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Maintenance Engineer North Wales Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri £35-£40ph Outside IR35 Gap technical are seeking an experienced Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support a leading chemical manufacturing site. The successful candidate will be apprentice-trained, hold valid CompEx certification, and possess strong experience working in COMAH-regulated or chemical processing environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across site assets, including pumps, motors, control panels, and instrumentation.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults quickly and safely to reduce downtime.
- Ensure compliance with ATEX/DSEAR regulations, working safely in potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Conduct inspections and testing of electrical systems and components, producing accurate documentation.
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades.
- Work closely with engineering, operations, and HSE teams to maintain site reliability and safety.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records in line with CMMS and site standards.
Requirements:
- Apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- CompEx certification (Ex01 - Ex04) is essential.
- Experience working within chemical, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical environments (ideally COMAH).
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills on a wide range of electrical systems.
- Knowledge of ATEX zones, intrinsically safe equipment, and hazardous area classification.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs.
- Excellent awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards.
Desirable:
- 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
- Previous experience working on instrumentation and/or PLC systems.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems.
- IOSH or equivalent HSE training.
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Closing Date: 02/07/2025