Electrical Field Technician

Merit Careers Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with satellite navigation

Corporate clothing

Mobile telephone

Contributory pension

Sales bonus scheme

Life assurance scheme

Specialised training

Regular paid overtime

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gateshead seeks experienced electrical engineers to join their field service team. You will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and servicing of lifting equipment, including overhead cranes and hoists. Prospective candidates should be apprentice-trained or equivalent in electrical engineering disciplines. This position offers regular paid overtime, a comprehensive benefits package including a company van, and opportunities for personal development. Ideal candidates must be physically fit and able to work at heights.

Qualifications

• Must have an electrical discipline and experience/knowledge of LOLER/PUWER regulations.
• Good understanding of 415v AC 3 phase motor contactor control circuits.
• Strong grasp of English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electric overhead travelling cranes.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Consult with customers on repair and safety-related issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering discipline

Experience with overhead cranes

Troubleshooting skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work at heights

Education

Apprentice-trained or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Safety equipment

Job description

Overview

Candidates must have an electrical discipline and ideally experience/knowledge of LOLER/PUWER regulations. We are looking for experienced electrical engineers to join our existing field service team, who are involved in the repair, maintenance and service of our customers’ lifting equipment, service inspection contracts, refurbishment and modernisation projects, installation, testing and certification of overhead cranes and hoists.

You are paid from the moment you leave your home in the morning, regular paid overtime after the basic 39 hours, there is ample opportunity for overtime, call out payment

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on electric overhead travelling cranes.
• Trouble- shooting equipment malfunctions.
• Consulting with customers on repair and safety related issues.
• Completing appropriate documentation.

What we are looking for

• You must be apprentice-trained or equivalent and fully conversant with electrical engineering disciplines
• Engineering experience: Electrical: 415v ac 3 phase motor contactor control circuits both squirrel cage and wound rotor. A good understanding of 110/48 volt relay and contactor circuits. Some frequency speed control device experience. Mechanical: Medium to large drive couplings, brakes and reduction gearboxes.
• Knowledge of the above tasks and the associated risks when working at height.
• Experience with overhead cranes and hoists is preferred, full product training will be given
• Willingness to work rostered day shift [pattern) 5 days out of 7 (39 hours over 5 days) Scheduled weekend working will attract enhanced premiums. Working one weekend in every month.
• Good grasp of the English language (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills as there is extensive customer contact
• Proven commitment to safety
• You must be physically fit and able to work at heights
• Willingness to work extra hours
• Hold a current driving licence

What we offer

Committed to the personal development of all employees and can proudly confirm that these positions include a host of benefits. A Company van with satellite navigation, corporate clothing and mobile telephone are provided. An attractive remuneration/benefits package is offered including a good base salary (dependent upon skills and experience), you are paid from the moment you leave your home in the morning, regular paid overtime after the basic 39 hours, there is ample opportunity for overtime, call out payment, contributory pension, sales bonus scheme, life assurance scheme, specialised training on high quality products, provision of all equipment etc