Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer

An opportunity to join a world leading manufacturer with an excellent reputation for product quality and industry leading standards. A truly exciting time to join us due to major investment and development within the organisation. We are looking for a shift electrician to join the team as we expand and improve as a business.

A varied, exciting role with challenges that vary from one day to the next. From new machinery installation, installation of new electrical supplies, to existing equipment upgrade and improvements.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Working with the automation project improvements and repair team, to install and commission a range of new machinery and upgrade existing equipment (conveyor systems, fillers, ovens, automated machinery)
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team
• Punctual and reliable
• Must work with a safe and logical approach to installation and maintenance of equipment
• Able to complete work to a high standard to relevant British Standards and regulations
• Possess working knowledge of BS7671 wiring regulations and installation
• Provide shift maintenance assistance if, and when required
• Enforce safe working practices to ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner to provide and maintain a safe working environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience with varying voltages and types of electrical systems and equipment
• Electrical maintenance background
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of PLC Systems desirable (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi)
• Responsible and accountable
• Good problem-solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment
• Keen eye for detail
• Ability to adapt to various environments and workloads
• Experience with risk assessments and safe working practices
• Must possess recognised apprenticeship indentures
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering discipline

Shifts & Benefits Package:

• Shift :- 3 shift pattern - Days (06:00 - 14:00) Afternoons (14:00 - 22:00) & Nights (22:00 - 06:00)
• Salary :- £41,000
• Benefits :- Life insurance, Pension scheme, Cycle2work scheme, Sports & Social Club, Staff sales discount, Attendance Vouchers and Christmas Vouchers, On Site Free Parking, Wellness Programmes.

Are you up to the challenge?

Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones.

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.