Electrical Maintenance Engineer

DK Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment is assisting a UK plant in recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Fitter. You will perform preventative maintenance on machines and respond to emergency breakdowns, with involvement in design, installation and movements of equipment.

The role requires an electrical apprenticeship and PLC experience, with shift work including late shifts and overtime. You'll ensure safety, reliability and efficiency of plant electrical systems, maintain documentation, and support ISO 14001

Qualifications

• Mandatory electrical apprenticeship completed.
• Pass at Electrical/Electronic C&G Standard or equivalent.
• Experience with PLCs and factory electrical systems.
• Familiar with BS 7671 wiring regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on CNC equipment and electrical systems.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and assist with design, installation, and movement of machines.
• Maintain records and documentation for maintenance and safety.
• Calibrate and service electronic devices and test equipment.
• Produce electrical drawings for plant machinery.
• Contribute to Environmental Management (ISO 14001) and Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical circuitry

Machine Tool Electronics

PLC experience

BS7671 wiring regulations

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

Electrical/Electronic C&G Standard or equivalent

BS7671 Wiring Regulations (latest edition)

Job description

The Electrical Maintenance Fitter will be responsible for preventative maintenance on machines and equipment as well as responding to emergency machine break downs throughout the plant; involvement with new design, installation and movements of existing machines; overhaul and repair of machines and equipment. Ensuring machines and equipment on site are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose. Applicants will be highly motivated and self-driven with the ability to undertake shift work.

Main Duties

• To carry out all the duties and responsibilities of a Maintenance Fitter
• To provide advisory and expert focus for all electronic aspects linked to the full range of site maintenance department activities, for example with the design control/operating programs for CNC systems on new & existing production equipment.
• Establish and fully maintain all associated record systems, whether hard copy of bespoke computer software orientated.
• To prepare and maintain all associated project, training/operating/preventative maintenance, documentation/instructions/manuals.
• To maintain, service, repair and calibrate all electronic devices such as Computer Numerical Control Machinery, Programmable Controllers and Electronic Gauging Equipment.
• To assist in electronic design, fabrication of machinery and test equipment as required by the Company.
• To compile electrical and electronic technical drawings of plant and machinery wiring and control systems when manufactured or modified by the Company.
• To undertake every task to the highest possible quality standard and to always ensure internal and external customer satisfaction through the adherence to proper procedures.

After training, be actively involved in:

• Principles and controls associated with Environmental Management as applicable to ISO 14001
• Health & Safety within the workplace.

Skills / Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications required

• Electrical Apprenticeship
• Pass at Electrical/Electronic C&G Standard or equivalent
• Electrical circuitry - machinery/factory services
• Machine Tool Electronics
• PLC experience
• Latest Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

Dayshift hours with 1 in 5 late shifts (Shift Premium paid) plus Overtime available