Electrical Maintenance Technician (Days / Siemens PLCs)

Randstad Business Support - London; Shotton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday 35 days

Annual pay review

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

10% employer pension contribution

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Randstad Business Support - London is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for Tata Steel, Shotton Works. The role focuses on maintaining and improving electrical systems in the Panels and Profiles department, with emphasis on reducing downtime and safe operation of equipment.

The ideal candidate holds an HNC in Electrical Engineering and has experience in heavy industry, including Siemens PLCs and process machinery.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in electrical maintenance in heavy industry.
• Familiar with Siemens PLC control systems.
• IT literacy including MS Office and engineering software.
• Valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve electrical systems in Panels and Profiles.
• Repair electrical and process machinery to maximise uptime.
• Lead preventive maintenance programmes to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot faults and breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers for resources.
• Coach operators on electrical safety and maintenance practices.
• Support continuous improvement within the department.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental policies are followed.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Engineering software

MS Office

Job description

Are you a time served Electrical Engineer from Manufacturing or Heavy Industry?

Do you have fault finding and maintenance experience on Siemens PLC's?

Are you based in or around Shotton?

A permanent opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Technician to support the Panels and Profiles remit of the Shotton Steelworks. The successful applicant will ideally be a HNC holder, with tenure in the heavy industry/manufacturing industry and working on process machinery.

Role: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Tata Steel, Shotton Works, Deeside Industrial Estate, Shotton, CH5 2NH

Salary: up to £48400 (including 10% shift allowance)

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week, day shifts

Start: ASAP but pending the successful completion of a medical, which does include a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and improving electrical systems within the Panels and Profiles department


• Maintaining and repairing electrical and process machinery


• Focusing on maximising up-time and ensuring safe operation of electrical machinery


• Leading and supporting preventative maintenance programmes to reduce unplanned downtime


• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving electrical faults and breakdowns as quickly and effectively as possible


• Working with contractors and suppliers to source resources and components efficiently


• Training and coaching production operators in basic electrical safety and maintenance best practices


• Supporting continuous improvement within the department


• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies across all activities

Essential requirements:

• HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering


• Demonstrated experience within electrical maintenance within a Heavy Industry environment


• Confidence with control systems and PLC's - Siemens


• IT literacy, especially with MS office and engineering software


• Driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to the nature of the works)

• Good verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV


• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role


• Paid holiday of 35 days per annum (including Bank Holidays)


• Annual pay review


• Bonus scheme subject to business performance


• Individual private healthcare scheme


• Leading pension scheme which is 10% employer contribution against 6% employee contribution


• Lifestyle benefits including restaurant and retail discounts, Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover discounts, local discounted services and employee assistance programme for mental, physical and financial well-being

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.