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Shift E&I Technician

Job details
Posting date: 12 September 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 October 2025
Location: Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0WN
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Contract
Job reference: a1WNz000002zBVHMA2_1757679315

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Summary

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.

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