Electrical Maintenance Technician Manufacturing

Swegon Ltd.; South Street; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of indoor climate solutions seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for their Whitstable site. The ideal candidate will oversee electrical operations, perform maintenance, and ensure minimal downtime while adhering to safety standards. Prospective applicants should possess a solid background in electrical systems and demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills. Join a team that emphasizes sustainability and innovation within a flexible organizational culture.

Benefits

Flexible organizational culture

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Commitment to sustainability and gender equality

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in maintenance role in a factory.
• Strong knowledge of 3 phase/industrial wiring.
• Experience with electrical systems and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical maintenance and oversee installations.
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out repairs.
• Supervise contractors and support cross-departmental tasks.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team. If you have a strong electrical background and are looking for a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment, 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.

Main duties and 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. Your 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. At Swegon, 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.

#INDSWE

#LI-RM1