Business: The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce renewable electricity, heat and ReFood, a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms. The plants also recycle the food waste packaging. The plants provide an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.

The Position

Applications are invited for a Maintenance Electrician at our Widnes Site. The role involves working 12-hour shifts, 4 on / 4 off (days and nights), plus overtime to provide shift cover as and when required.

As a Maintenance Electrician your duties and responsibilities will vary but will include:

Carrying out day to day maintenance of all plant and machinery.
Working under Health & Safety guidelines.
Carrying out routine electrical maintenance and repairs according to planned maintenance schedules, including the completion of risk assessments.
Carrying out electrical maintenance on PPM system.
Diagnosing and resolving electrical issues.
Provide production support within the shift team and provide shift cover when required.
Completing department daily work record sheets.
Assisting other mechanical / operational departments when required.

The Person

Ideally have experience of an Anaerobic Digestion facility or related experience.
You must have served a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship.
Have extensive Electrical experience working in a continuous process environment.
Have proven experience with fault finding, including troubleshooting and solving problems.
Be familiar with general factory maintenance practices.
Be conversant with basic PLC logic and inverter drives.
Be able to work using your own initiative.
Be able to work on your own or as part of a team.
Be able to communicate well at all levels.