Electrical Maintenance Technician - VR/24555

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of factory production plants. This role involves performing preventative and reactive maintenance, conducting fixed and portable appliance testing, and constructing control panels. The ideal candidate will have a full electrical apprenticeship and 18th edition qualification, with a strong focus on safety and compliance. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency. If you are flexible with working hours and have a passion for electrical engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full recognised electrical apprenticeship and 18th edition qualification required.
• Knowledge of motor controls and ability to fault find using drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fixed and portable appliance testing and general maintenance.
• Construct control panels and assist mechanical engineers when needed.

Skills

Flexible working hours

Effective communication

Health and Safety awareness

Ability to work at heights

PC literacy

Education

Full recognised electrical apprenticeship

18th edition qualification

Good general standard of education

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Control panels

Electrical tools

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for our client - to carry out Preventative/Reactive Maintenance and Installation of the Factory Production Plants Electrical equipment, in a safe and competent manner in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out fixed and portable appliance testing.
• Carrying out breakdown response including fault finding.
• General electrical installation and maintenance.
• Construct control panels.
• Minimisation of production down time.
• Recording maintenance work carried out.
• Assisting mechanical and fabrication engineers when required.
• Must be prepared to work shifts including nights.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Training

Qualifications

Required:

• Full recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Good general standard of education.
• 18th edition qualification.

Desirable:

• ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or related subject.
• IPAF.
• Be graded to approved standard.
• Practical experience in a similar role.

Experience

Required:

• Knowledge of 3PH/1PH motor controls.
• Ability to fault find using drawings and schematics.
• Ability to work with most forms of cable and wiring mediums.

Desirable:

• Previous Electrical Maintenance within a Factory Production environment.
• Control panel construction.
• Repair knowledge of hand tools and equipment.

Skills/Training

Required:

• Flexible with regard to working hours.
• Ability to work at heights from work platforms and scaffolds.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with written and spoken English.
• PC literate.
• Health and Safety awareness.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
• PLC knowledge and understanding.
• Clean UK driving licence.