Electrical Improver

Mane Energy; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Energy is seeking a trainee electrician to support the engineering team in an industrial FMCG manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom. You will assist with electrical installation, maintenance, testing and repair, working alongside qualified electricians on production machinery and plant systems.

The role emphasizes safe work practices, high workmanship standards and developing your industrial electrical skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. IPAF 3a/3b is required.

Qualifications

• MUST have IPAF 3a/3b
• Experience assisting qualified electricians
• Able to read basic electrical drawings

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned preventive maintenance and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Support diagnosis and repair of faults on production machinery.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of electrical containment systems.
• Assist with routing, glanding, terminating and identification of power and control cables.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of distribution boards, panels, motors, sensors.
• Read and understand basic electrical drawings and schematics.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical maintenance

Electrical testing

Reading electrical drawings

Job description

To support qualified electricians and the engineering team with electrical installation, maintenance, testing and repair activities within an industrial FMCG manufacturing facility.
The role involves working alongside experienced electricians on production machinery, electrical systems, containment and associated plant. The successful candidate will be expected to work safely, follow instructions, maintain a high standard of workmanship and develop their industrial electrical skills and experience within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist qualified electricians with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Support the diagnosis and repair of electrical faults on production machinery, processing equipment, packaging lines and associated plant.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of industrial electrical containment systems, including tray, basket, trunking, conduit and cable ladder.
• Assist with the installation, routing, glanding, terminating and identification of power and control cables under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment, including distribution boards, control panels, motors, sensors, switches and associated accessories.
• Support electricians with electrical modifications, equipment upgrades and installation of new plant and machinery.
• Assist with the testing and inspection of electrical installations and equipment as directed by qualified electricians.
• Read and understand basic electrical drawings, schematics

Due to the nature of this project, applicants MUST have a valid IPAF 3a 3b as majoity of the work will be carried out from a MEWP.

Working Hours: 07:00am - 17:0pm (10 hours paid)