Electrician

Beauparc; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to enhance operational reliability and efficiency. This role involves performing essential repairs, installations, and maintenance on electrical systems while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this forward-thinking company offers a dynamic work environment that values safety and community engagement. Join a diverse team dedicated to shaping a better future through responsible resource management and strong values. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical maintenance experience in heavy industry or continuous process industries.
• Proven fault-finding and problem-solving skills on heavy industrial electrical/plc systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, repair, and installation works to improve plant reliability.
• Test electrical systems and circuit continuity to ensure safety and compatibility.

Skills

Electrical Repair

Fault Identification

PLC Programming

Electrical Testing

Communication Skills

Education

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

City & Guilds Electrical Qualification

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Electrical Testing Equipment

Basic Hand Tools

Portable Electrical Tools

Job description

About The Role

The purpose of this role is to carry out electrical maintenance, repair, and installation works in accordance with the operational and maintenance plan and budget. The goal is to improve operational reliability and availability of plant and machinery while minimizing maintenance costs. All work must prioritize Health, Safety, Environmental, and Product Quality standards at all times.

Main duties

• Provide electrical repair and maintenance skills, including fault identification and analysis, to facilitate repairs, improvements, inspections, adjustments, and refurbishments to agreed standards.
• Install and commission power and control cabling for electrical drive and process equipment upgrades and new installations.
• Repair, maintain, calibrate, and test process instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, and transducers, e.g., load cells, level control devices, PID controllers, proximity sensors, temperature transmitters, etc.
• Work with, install, and maintain safety-critical control systems and associated interlocks, E-stop circuits, pull wire systems, etc. (electrical [Pilz] and mechanical [Castel/Fortress])
• Identify faults and concerns in electrical systems independently and present findings without explicit direction.
• Assess parts needed for jobs and communicate requirements to enable parts to be ordered.
• Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters to ensure system integrity, compatibility, and safety.
• Maintain control and variable speed drive systems, including inspection, setup, and repair.
• Install, maintain, and repair general facilities electrical equipment, including lighting, emergency lighting, PAT testing, and portable electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety laws, company safety policies, and relevant legislation.
• Understand programming and fault rectification on PLC systems associated with production control, e.g., Allen Bradley SLC/PLC5/Control Logix, Siemens S5/S7.
• Inspect and test LV switchgear, cable, and transformer systems.
• Keep work areas clean and dispose of waste materials properly.
• Complete work safely and promptly, reporting and recording details on maintenance systems.
• Maintain tools in good condition and report defects immediately.
• Participate in the electrical maintenance callout rota.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and management.
• Follow and promote health & safety policies and legislation, including the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

About You

Qualifications

• Recognized Electrical Engineering apprenticeship, City & Guilds Electrical qualification, or relevant NVQ Level 3.
• IEE 17th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Desirable: MEWP/IPAF training, working at heights/harness training, forklift/telehandler training, IOSH Working Safely, testing and inspection 2391/2 or equivalent.

Experience

• At least 4+ years electrical maintenance experience in industries such as recycling, heavy industry, quarrying, or continuous process industries.
• Experience with industrial safety standards, equipment isolation, testing, and permitting systems.
• Proven fault-finding and problem-solving skills on heavy industrial electrical/plc systems.
• Desirable: experience with AC/DC/variable speed drive installation and understanding machine operational parameters.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of industry safety standards, systems of work, and electrical regulations.
• Understanding of inspection and testing standards, basic engineering standards, and computer systems.
• Desirable: condition monitoring techniques, variable speed drive knowledge, and LV electrical distribution design.

Skills

• Proficient in using basic hand tools, electrical testing equipment, and portable electrical tools.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Competent in using main stream computer operating systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Desirable: ability to read electrical drawings.

About Us

Join us on the journey... Beauparc has grown over 30 years into a diverse group of nearly 3000 people committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation. We are dedicated to shaping a better future through responsible resource management, strong values, and community engagement. We look for talented, passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our success.