Electrical Maintenance Lead

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45K

Permanent role

Day shift

Overtime pay

Pension scheme

27 days leave + holidays

Life Assurance

Sick pay

Health plan

EAP

Standby payments

Family leave

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd. is recruiting for a permanent Electrical Maintenance role in Scunthorpe. You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance across a range of plant equipment, leading teams and ensuring safe, efficient operations on a day shift.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical trade, with experience in heavy engineering environments. Training will be provided, and there are strong progression and pension benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in a relevant electrical trade or apprenticeship completed.
• Experience of electrical maintenance and fault finding within a commercial or heavy engineering environment.
• Able to adapt to new equipment and show a willingness to learn and develop.
• Extensive training will be provided.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance to a wide range of plant equipment and assets.
• Allocate work to small teams and provide status updates on works carried out.
• Lead work groups with internal staff and contractors ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Carry out electrical maintenance duties to support asset reliability.
• Operate in a highly mechanised setting with emphasis on health and safety.
• Maintain knowledge of statutory legislation and company directives.
• Identify hazards and implement tailored safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 / equivalent

Job description

What is in it for you?

• Permanent role from day one
• Day shift only
• £45K per annum
• Overtime available paid at enhanced rates
• Scunthorpe location
• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
• Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Standby and call-out payments
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

The Business

Our client is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium products around the world. They take great pride in their history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. They are a true market leader, global brand and household name.

The Role

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance to a wide range of plant equipment and assets
• Allocate work to small teams and provide status updates on works carried out
• Lead work groups consisting of internal employees and contractors within the manufacturing areas, ensuring tasks are carried out safely and efficiently
• Carry out a range of electrical maintenance duties to support asset reliability and respond to work arising
• Operate in a highly mechanised and automated setting, mandating a deep understanding of health and safety principles
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all pertinent statutory legislation and company directives
• Identify hazards and implement safety procedures tailored to the specific area of responsibility and maintenance tasks

The Person

• Qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in a relevant electrical trade or must have served a recognised apprenticeship
• Ideally have experience of electrical maintenance and fault finding within a commercial or heavy engineering environment
• Must be able to adapt to new equipment, must be flexible, with a desire to learn and develop
• Knowledge of steelmaking processes would be beneficial but not mandatory, as extensive training will be provided
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Be highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must demonstrate flexibility within the team and willingness to undertake mandatory training to perform the role effectively
• Must exhibit a positive approach to work and contribute positively to the team
• Maintain good timekeeping skills