Electrical Maintenance Technician

Swegon UK&I; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading indoor climate solutions provider in Whitstable is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to oversee all electrical operations. The successful candidate will ensure smooth operation and compliance with safety standards while performing maintenance and repairs on larger manufacturing machines. Strong experience with industrial wiring and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Strong knowledge of 3 phase/industrial wiring.
• Experience with rolling mills and industrial riveters.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Oversee new equipment installation and servicing.
• Address breakdowns and carry out repairs.

Skills

Electromechanical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Industrial wiring tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team. If you have a strong electrical background in an industrial environment, dealing with larger manufacturing machines, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all electrical operations within the factory, providing both breakdown response and planned preventative maintenance for our Whitstable site and the wider Swegon group. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of electrical systems, minimizing downtime, and maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine planned preventative maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Oversee the installation of new equipment and the servicing of existing machinery.
• Provide support for troubleshooting and repairs throughout the equipment's life cycle, focusing on electrical issues.
• Address breakdowns promptly and carry out necessary repairs.
• Take responsibility for building maintenance and repairs, either directly or by coordinating with external contractors.
• Ensure timely preparation of work and activity reports.
• Supervise contractors, when necessary, collaborate with team members, and work independently, including supporting the mechanically focused team.
• Assist other departments and sites with breakdowns and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to development projects on-site by supporting engineering tasks as needed.
• Support and train staff on operational and maintenance best practices as required.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a keen eye for detail and a high degree of accuracy, who can analyse situations critically and challenge where necessary. You possess influencing and communication skills, with good written, oral, and presentation abilities to clearly convey your ideas.

You are a confident decision-maker, using your initiative to lead by example and gain the respect of your team. You communicate with clarity and demonstrate excellence in both your approach to work and people.

Proactive and positive, you tackle work matters head-on and are comfortable working cross-functionally with various stakeholders. You’re eager to take on additional responsibilities, continuously developing your skills and experience. Your professional appearance and conduct reflect your high standards, and you understand the importance of delivering quality work, always aware of the impact of failure and the cost of poor quality.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar maintenance role within a Factory, demonstrating your expertise and reliability in the field.
• You have experience of 3 phase/industrial wiring.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and reporting processes, enabling you to manage data and reports effectively.
• Good communication and organizational skills, allowing you to manage tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Proficient computer skills, with familiarity in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• GCSE standard in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.
• A solid understanding of electrical systems, backed by the 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Fluent in English, speaking and written.
• Experience of rolling mills, press brakes, industrial riveter and clinchers.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Capability to carry out mechanical repairs, adding versatility to your skill set.
• Experience with Panel control circuits

We offer

At Swegon, we work to create the world's best indoor climate that makes people thrive and feel good inside. We have ambitious goals in our sustainability efforts, in offering the most energy-efficient products, promoting gender equality, and becoming carbon neutral, and we have clear transparency in our work. We offer exciting challenges in a global environment with competent colleagues and a culture characterized by our values; "Customer Empathy, Trust, and Commitment," which permeate everything we do and are the basis for the decisions we make and how we interact with each other. We have an open and flexible organizational culture with short decision-making processes, plenty of development opportunities, and we care about you being able to balance your work with your personal life. We place great emphasis on personal qualities, welcome applicants with different backgrounds, and strive for diversity and gender equality.

About Swegon Group

Swegon Group, owned by the Stockholm Stock Exchange-listed Investment AB Latour, is a market-leading provider of a healthy indoor climate, with solutions for ventilation, heating, cooling, and climate optimization, as well as connected services and technical expertise. Swegon has subsidiaries and distributors worldwide and 17 production units in Europe, North America, and India. The company has approximately 3000 employees and had a turnover of approximately SEK 6 billion in 2022. Swegon Group AB, owned by Investment AB Latour, listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, is a market leading supplier in the field of indoor environment, offering solutions for ventilation, heating, cooling and climate optimisation, as well as connected services and expert technical support. Swegon has subsidiaries in and distributors all over the world and 21 production plants in Europe, North America and India. The company employs more than 3 300 people and in 2023 had a turnover of 8.8 billion SEK.