Electrical & Process Control Technician

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is looking for an Electrical & Process Control Technician in Bath. In this role, you will maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment, apply fault finding techniques, and support project teams. Ideal candidates will have a BTEC ONC/HNC in engineering and experience with Rockwell PLC. Benefits include competitive salary and additional perks such as an annual call out fee and up to 34 days of holiday.

Benefits

Annual call out fee of £4,000

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance of four times your salary

24/7 Employee assistance programme

Training and development paid for

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a BTEC ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Electronics or equivalent qualification.
• Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship or equivalent required, with qualifications to at least C&G/NVQ standard.
• Demonstrable competence on Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance of electrical and process control equipment.
• Apply fault finding techniques to resolve equipment issues.
• Work within the engineering team to improve productivity.

Skills

Fault finding and diagnostics

Excellent communication skills

AC and DC variable speed drive experience

Competent with Microsoft Office 365

Education

BTEC ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Electronics

Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship

Tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC

SCADA

Job description

Electrical & Process Control Technician

Bathford

Up to £42,000 + Annual call out fee of £4,000

Our client is recruiting for a great opportunity to work within a highly technical environment, working with customers across the world manufacturing unique products.

Electrical & Process Control Technician Role and Responsibilities:

• To carry out planned preventative, remedial, and reactive maintenance of all electrical, instrumentation and process control equipment
• Applying effective fault finding and investigation techniques to resolve issues in a timely manner, to ensure maximum utilisation of machinery, and the minimisation of manufacturing losses
• To undertake hardware and software updates, diagnostics, and maintenance to the site wide Rockwell Factory Talk platform, including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell SCADA.
• To carry out installation upgrades to electrical and process control equipment, as well as modifications and updates to existing equipment, to improve system performance, effectiveness, and functionality
• To diagnose process and engineering related plant conditions, and work alongside shift personnel when necessary to resolve more complex engineering issues
• Work within the engineering team and seek to improve methods, productivity, and efficiency, making recommendations for capital expenditure and long-term development
• Support of the Project Team, as and when required, with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and CAPEX projects
• Ensure comprehensive work history is recorded in the Site’s CMMS system and any follow up work required is identified
• Ensure the appropriate housekeeping, risk assessments, cleanliness and 5S standards for the department are maintained
• Ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up-to-date record of all training and development activities/programs
• To always act and behave in a way compliant with all Portals company guidelines and policies, including those relating to Environmental Health and Safety, ethics, and codes of conduct
• To supervise and direct contractors in both maintenance and project capacities.
• Be a member of the engineering on-call team, supporting the shift engineers and site out of hours

The ideal Electrical & Process Control Technician will:

• BTEC ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Electronics, or equivalent qualification
• Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship or equivalent to include electrical qualification to at least C&G/NVQ standard, alongside a formal engineering background
• Demonstratable competence on Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and SCADA
• Excellent understanding of fault finding and diagnostics on process control field related equipment, demonstrated through previous work experience
• Relevant certification and working knowledge of Engineering regulations, e.g. BS7671:2018
• Process or manufacturing experience in a continuous production environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• AC and DC variable speed drive experience
• Competent with Microsoft Office 365, whilst further IT experience would be advantageous

Electrical & Process Control Technician Working Hours:

• 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 15:00 Fridays

Electrical & Process Control Technician Working Hours and Benefits:

• Annual Call out fee of £4,000
• 34 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme which offers an employer contribution of up to 9% of salary
• Life assurance of four times your basic salary
• Sick pay scheme
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme, Lifeworks with access to counselling, financial and legal advice, several additional perks with discount codes for stores, gyms and experiences
• Training and development costs associated to role paid for
• Cycle to work scheme, £500 Refer a friend scheme
• Long service awards, Recognition platform, give as you earn scheme
• Eye care for Display Screen Equipment users, Digital GP through Doctor Care Anywhere
• Phone discounts through EE, Costco membership, Love2Shop shopping discount card

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you