Electrical Craftsperson

Randstad Delivery; Corby; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is supporting a major steel provider in Corby to find a qualified Electrician. The role involves ensuring smooth operation of electrical systems, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting. Candidates must have 2+ years in heavy industry, a completed apprenticeship, and flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern. This position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including holidays, bonuses, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days holidays per annum

Annual Pay Review

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme including discounts with Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover

Opportunities for training and progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience (2+ years) in a Heavy Industrial environment.
• Ability to adhere to a rotating shift pattern.
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of electrical systems.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot relay control circuits and motors.
• Conduct basic PLC fault finding on Siemens systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings.

Skills

Low voltage systems

Fault finding

Root cause failure analysis

SAP or equivalent system

Good verbal and written communication

Knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

Education

Qualified Electrician with completed apprenticeship

Job description

Are you a time served electrician? Do you have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment? Are you based in or around Corby?

We are supporting TATA Steel with a permanent opportunity for an Electrical Craft Team Member to join their Corby works. Corby works are undergoing substantial investment and development to drive the organisation's mission of being a sustainable steel provider. The successful applicant will be a time served Electrician who has worked in heavy industry, carrying out maintenance craft work.

Role

Electrician (Electrical Craft)

Location

TATA Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA

Rate

£36,779 - £37,586 (£31,982 basic plus 15% shift allowance, rising to £32,684 plus 15% shift allowance after probation)

Shifts

Rotating pattern of days, lates and nights Mon-Fri.

Start

ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical assessment. This does include a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the smooth operation of electrical systems across the plant
• Performing planned and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Troubleshooting relay control circuits, AC/DC motors, and various types of drives
• Conducting basic PLC fault finding on Siemens S7 300, 1200, and 1500 systems
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and working with computerized maintenance management systems (MMS)
• Contributing to plant reliability and efficiency by identifying and implementing improvement projects
• Adhering to strict Health and Safety protocols and SSOW
• Supporting with improvement initiatives within the department

Essential requirements

• Qualified Electrician who has completed a time served apprenticeship
• Previous experience (2+ years) within a Heavy Industrial environment
• Ability to be fully flexible and adhere to the shift pattern
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to the shifts)
• Experience with low voltage systems, drives and PLC's
• Ability to fault find and conduct root cause failure analysis
• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent system
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation (18th edition desirable)

Benefits

• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
• Employee Assistance Programme for financial, mental and physical support
• Employee discount scheme including discounts with Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover
• Opportunity for progression into senior positions
• Ability to learn, grow and develop with additional training and funded courses

Application

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.