Electrical Engineer

HRC Recruitment; Bannockburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Central Scotland is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the engineering team on a permanent basis. You will carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, support plant reliability, continuous improvement and engineering performance.

The role requires an HNC in Electrical Engineering, a completed four-year electrical apprenticeship, and at least four years' experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 4-year electrical apprenticeship completed.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in manufacturing electrical maintenance.
• Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with PLC systems, particularly Allen-Bradley and Siemens S5/S7.
• Good knowledge of health & safety, British Standards, HSE guidelines and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance activities.
• Allocate and coordinate work for craft and contractor personnel.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Support apprentices and maintenance teams with technical guidance.
• Work with Operations and Technical teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with defect elimination and reduction of unplanned downtime.
• Support planned shutdowns and maintenance projects.
• Ensure CMMS and engineering procedures are effectively utilized.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Help eliminate repetitive equipment failures and improve plant availability.
• Maintain housekeeping, quality and environmental control; promote safe practices.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

CMMS/PPM systems

Plant reliability

Supervisory experience

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Electrical apprenticeship (4-year)

EngTech qualification (desirable)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens S5/S7 PLC

CMMS

PPM systems

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician Central Scotland Competitive Salary

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is looking to appoint an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their engineering team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical maintenance professional to join a busy manufacturing environment, taking responsibility for safe and effective maintenance activities while supporting plant reliability, continuous improvement and engineering performance.

Are you who we're looking for?

• HNC in an Electrical Engineering discipline
• Completed a recognised four-year electrical apprenticeship
• Minimum 4 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer within a manufacturing environment
• Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Good knowledge of health & safety legislation, British Standards, HSE guidelines and environmental requirements
• Strong technical knowledge of control and drive systems
• Experience with PLC systems, particularly Allen-Bradley and Siemens S5/S7
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experience working with CMMS and PPM systems
• Engineering Technician (EngTech) qualification, or willingness to work towards, would be desirable
• Previous experience leading or supervising teams would be advantageous

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Carry out and support planned and reactive electrical maintenance activities
• Allocate and coordinate work for craft and contractor personnel
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and to a high standard
• Support apprentices and maintenance teams with technical guidance
• Work closely with Operations and Technical teams to improve equipment reliability
• Assist with defect elimination and the reduction of unplanned downtime
• Support planned shutdowns and maintenance projects
• Ensure maintenance plans, CMMS systems and engineering procedures are effectively utilised
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Help eliminate repetitive equipment failures and improve plant availability
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality and environmental control
• Promote effective communication and safe working practices across the maintenance team
• Take a supervisory role when working with labour-only contractors

What's in it for you?

• Permanent position within an established manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to develop your technical and leadership skills
• Varied role combining hands-on electrical maintenance with team leadership
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive engineering and maintenance team
• Competitive salary and benefits package