About Shotton Mill Limited
Shotton Mill Limited is a leading manufacturer of containerboard and tissue products. We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to join our engineering team.
Job Summary
We offer a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist engineering support to the manufacturing production lines, including biofuel power plants, waste wood processing plants, effluent treatment plants, tissue machines, and MRRF recycling facilities.
* Respond to plant breakdowns with the automation team, methodically diagnosing faults to ensure timely equipment restoration.
* Conduct root cause investigations, identify solutions, and implement changes to improve process efficiency.
* Commission support for small and major projects, such as biomass treatment, CHP, and low-pressure condensing turbine plants.
* Perform routine work, including instrument calibrations, visual routes, electrical safety checks, fire system function checks, and periodic electrical safety inspections.
* Maintain and update electrical and instrumentation documentation.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A 4+ year apprenticeship scheme and HNC level or above in Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation or equivalent.
* Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
* Experience with AC or DC inverter drives, fault finding, commissioning, and programming.
* Maintenance and calibration of instrumentation equipment.
* Knowledge of PLC's and DCS programming/modifications/improvements.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team.