Electrical craftsperson

Construction, Property and Engineering; Corby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Corby is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their growing team. The role involves performing maintenance, troubleshooting circuits, and ensuring electrical systems operation. Candidates must have at least 2 years in a heavy industrial environment, a valid driving license, and flexibility to work shifts. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £36,779 to £37,586 and excellent benefits including paid holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days of annual holiday

Quarterly bonus scheme

Excellent pension scheme (10% employer contribution)

Annual pay review

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A time-served electrician with at least 2 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Qualified Electrician who has completed a time-served apprenticeship.
• Must be fully flexible and adhere to a rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimize operational downtime.
• Troubleshoot relay control circuits and conduct basic PLC fault finding.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings.

Skills

Experience with low voltage systems

Fault finding

Root cause failure analysis

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

18th Edition (desired)

Tools

SAP or equivalent system

Job description

Electrician (Electrical Craft) - Corby - Permanent Opportunity!

Are you a qualified and experienced Electrician with a background in a heavy industrial environment? We are supporting a leading UK employer in Corby with a permanent opportunity for a dedicated Electrical Craft Team Member. This is an excellent chance to join a growing team.

About the Role:

You will be an essential part of the team, ensuring the smooth operation of electrical systems across the plant. You will be a time-served electrician with a focus on maintenance craft work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimize operational downtime.
• Troubleshoot relay control circuits, AC/DC motors, and various types of drives.
• Conduct basic PLC fault finding on systems like Siemens S7 300, 1200, and 1500.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and work with computerized maintenance management systems (MMS).
• Contribute to plant reliability and efficiency through improvement projects.
• Adhere to strict Health and Safety protocols and SSOW.
• Support improvement initiatives within the department.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience: A time-served electrician with at least 2 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment and in a maintenance capacity.
• Qualifications: A qualified Electrician who has completed a time-served apprenticeship.
• Skills: Experience with low voltage systems, drives, and PLCs. Ability to fault find and conduct root cause failure analysis.
• Flexibility: Must be fully flexible and able to adhere to a rotating shift pattern (days, lates, and nights, Monday-Friday).
• Other: A valid driving license and access to your own vehicle are essential due to the shifts.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with SAP or an equivalent system. Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desired: 18th Edition.

Benefits:

• Salary: £36,779 - £37,586 (£31,982 basic plus 15% shift allowance, rising to £32,684 plus 15% shift allowance after probation).
• 35 days of annual holiday.
• Quarterly bonus scheme.
• Excellent pension scheme (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution).
• Annual pay review.
• Opportunity for progression and professional development with funded courses.
• Employee Assistance Programme for financial, mental, and physical support.
• Employee discount scheme.

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today by submitting your most recent CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Afreen Begum or call 02045765019.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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