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.