Electrical Maintenance Technician

KHR Recruitment Specialists; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their Birmingham site. You will be involved in both breakdown and preventative maintenance, and must have an HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering. Key responsibilities include conducting daily maintenance checks, collaborating with production teams, and ensuring safety compliance. Excellent communication and technical skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Benefits

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety rules and requirements.
• Carry out daily preventative maintenance checks.
• Work alongside Production Team Leaders and report findings.
• Understand maintenance requirements and systems of work.

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

Education

HND/HNC Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Role: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £Competitive + Company Bonus & Benefits

Schedule: 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. 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.

• 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

Notes

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