Electrical Maintenance Technician

GE Aviation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Cheltenham is seeking an Equipment Electrician responsible for electrical controls diagnosis and repair. The role requires managing electrical safety, executing installations, and collaborating with the maintenance team. Candidates should have an electrical installation apprenticeship, at least 5 years of industrial experience, and be familiar with PLC systems. This position offers a supportive work environment prioritizing work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Private medical cover

Holiday equivalent of 26 days

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an industrial environment.
• Fully conversant with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage all electrical safety across the site.
• Plan and execute electrical installations.
• Install, fault-find and repair electrical infrastructure.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills

Basic knowledge of PLC systems

Strong computer skills

Education

Electrical installation apprenticeship or equivalent

BS7671 18TH Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Electrical Testing Equipment

Job description

Overview

GE Aerospace is a major manufacturer of aircraft engines and components partnering with the world's major aerospace companies covering commercial, business jet and military applications.

The Equipment Electrician is responsible for electrical controls diagnosis and repair of equipment and development of controls strategy across the building management system. In this role you will be responsible for complying with regulatory requirements, maintaining, fault finding and diagnosing equipment. You will be required to work in sensitive areas upholding all GE standards whilst producing a high quality of work. You will support the team with controls related breakdowns across various equipment and play a pivotal role in developing our building management system.

The role will be based on day shift - 37hrs per week.

Job Description

Summary

The electrician is responsible for managing all electrical safety across site, whilst ensuring all best practices are met. In this role you will be responsible for planning and executing electrical installations, complying with regulatory requirements, maintaining, fault finding and diagnosing equipment. You will be required to work in sensitive areas upholding all GE standards whilst producing a high quality of work. The role will be based on dayshift, but due to the nature of the role you may be asked to work outside of standard working hours to meet business needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work to ensure electrical safety.
• Execute the design analysis or evaluation of assigned electrical projects using sound electrical principles whilst adhering to national recognised standards and regulations whilst also following GE 2003 Electrical Safety policy.
• Oversee and support the design and build of electrical control panels, including documentation of all drawings and technical data consistent with current National Electrical Standards.
• Ensure best practices are met across all buildings
• Proactively upgrade equipment and plan for downtime across sites.
• Ensure regulatory compliance is always maintained
• Install, fault-find and repair electrical infrastructure and equipment
• Work within the maintenance & facilities team to manage sitewide systems and procedures including fire alarm testing & emergency response.
• Proactive communication with customers and stakeholders via meetings and Maximo.

Qualifications/requirements

• Electrical installation apprenticeship or equivalent.
• BS7671 18TH Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an industrial environment.
• Fully conversant with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills.
• Basic knowledge of PLC systems within an industrial environment.
• Experience with Machinery Safety Legislation including PUWER.
• Confined space trained.
• HV Substation Awareness training.
• IPAF
• Strong computer skills
• Electrical Authorised Person trained.
• Optical Fibre/Data testing and installation.
• Working knowledge of Maximo CMMS
• 2391 Electrical Test and Inspection.
• First Aid
• BMS experience
• Desire for personal continuous improvement.

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No