Technical Specialist
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Job location
Tech stack
Job description
As the onsite Technical Specialist, you will:
Act as the primary point of contact for all technical and controls-related faults. Manage technical fault escalation, liaising with internal teams, wider technical networks, and third-party support. Use SCADA/EIS data to identify top recurring issues, driving targeted maintenance activities. Carry out root-cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone and Lean methodologies. #####ata-start="#####" data-end="1401">Optimise equipment availability and support continuous improvement initiatives.Manage PLC backups, version control, and change management. Deliver hands-on training and coaching to shift Technicians, enhancing site-wide technical capability. Maintain and update technical documentation, including hardware maps, configuration files and progra#####/p> #####ata-start="1683" data-end="1783">Ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards for both internal and contractor activities.##### #####2 data-start="1790" d#####end="1819">#####ong data-start="1793" data-end="1819">What We're Lookin#####r
Requirements
Strong multiskilled maintenance background (mechanical & electrical)#####> Ability to fault-find and modify PLC programs (m#####um requirem#####. Confident working with automated / controls equipment, with solid understanding of PC, PLC, an#####mmunication#####tems. Excellent diagnostic skills and a proactive a#####ach to prob#####solving. Experience using SCADA/EIS or similar d#####driven tools is beneficial. Strong communication skills and the ability to support and#####de colleagues.#####> Forces/Armed Forces back#####nd highly valued. Must have full right to work in the UK (no visa sponso#####p available).
Benefits & conditions
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Overtime | Excellent BenefitsAre you a multiskilled maintenance professional with strong PLC skills? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key technical role where you'll act as the go-to expert for PLC, controls, and automation issues across a large, high-performance operation.We're looking for someone who can combine hands-on maintenance expertise with strong fault management, data analysis, and technical leadership. If you enjoy getting stuck into complex problems, improving reliability, and supporting a skilled engineering team-this role is for you., #####i data-start="2478" data-end="2559"> Competitive salary + overtime opportunities (&#####d;1,000&nda#####pound;2,000 typica#####nually).
6x Deat#####-Service co##### 25 days h#####ay + bank h#####ays. Access to onsite gym and training#####ources. Huge potential for progression in a growing technical team.