Electrical Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for a role in Birmingham. You will be part of a multi-skilled maintenance team responsible for both breakdown and preventative maintenance. Essential qualifications include an HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering and knowledge of 3-phase control systems. The position offers competitive salary and company benefits.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in heavy industry required.
• Knowledge of systems mentioned in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety rules and requirements.
• Carry out routine preventative maintenance checks.
• Report findings to your Departmental Team Leader.
• Understand operation and maintenance requirements of specific areas.
• Ensure tasks have the relevant supporting documentation.
• Carry out maintenance tasks promptly.
• Communicate during maintenance activities.
• Involved in equipment improvement projects.

Skills

3-phase control systems

PLC fault-finding

Isolation Procedures

Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Mechanical systems

Continuous improvement techniques

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Self-organisation and prioritisation

Education

HND/HNC Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Role: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £Competitive + Company Bonus & Benefits

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 am–3:30 pm

Our client, a leading international manufacturer, is currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Shift Technician to join their site in Birmingham at a time of huge growth for the business.

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be part of a multi-skilled maintenance team that works together as a flexible and professional unit. You will be required to assist with both breakdown and preventative maintenance across the site safely and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety rules and requirements at all times.
• Carry out routine daily preventative maintenance checks.
• Work alongside the Production Team Leaders, Shift Technicians and Operators, reporting findings to your Departmental Team Leader.
• Take responsibility for any specific area as required to understand its operation and fully understand the maintenance requirements and safe systems of work for that area.
• Ensure that all tasks are accompanied by the relevant supporting documentation (work orders, risk assessments, etc).
• Carry out all non-planned and planned maintenance tasks promptly.
• Be a front-line point of communication for Production Team Leaders, Shift Technicians and Operators during maintenance activities.
• Be actively involved in projects of improvement, extension or modification of equipment to optimise efficiency, reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC Electrical Engineering (Essential)
• Previous experience in heavy industry, understanding 3-phase control systems
• Knowledge of PLC fault-finding
• Knowledge of Isolation Procedures
• Knowledge of Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Mechanical systems
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques
• Attention to detail with the ability to analyse problems and take action on solutions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to self-organise, prioritise work and adhere to deadlines

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