Electrical Technician

Astute People; Bristol; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Technician for a major power station in Bristol. The role offers a starting salary of £53,829, increasing to £59,811 after probation. Responsibilities include maintenance of electrical systems, troubleshooting, and project management. Candidates should have at least a level 3 qualification in electrical engineering and experience in power generation. Various benefits are included such as a bonus and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Relocation assistance

Flexible working options

Cycle to work and EV leasing schemes

Social and team events

Paid overtime at 1.5x base rate

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained.
• Experience in power generation or similar industries.
• Ex-forces candidates welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance on electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot to maintain plant availability.
• Manage external contractors for on-site works.
• Deliver small plant improvement projects.
• Work with high and low voltage systems.
• Ensure compliance with ATEX equipment requirements.

Skills

Independent work

Technical communication

IT competence

Education

Level 3 qualification in electrical engineering

Job description

Astute's Power team is exclusively partnering with Seabank Power to recruit an Electrical Technician for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station in Bristol.

The Electrical Technician role comes with a starting salary of £53,829, rising to £59,811 following successful probation, in addition to a bonus, pension, flexible working and a range of other benefits.

If you're an Electrical Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that operates a major UK power station, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Technician role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:

• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and installations on a range of electrical systems
• Undertake fault finding and troubleshooting to maintain plant availability
• Use the maintenance management system for work scheduling and reporting
• Manage external contractors and supervise on-site works
• Deliver small plant improvement projects from design to implementation
• Work with high and low voltage systems including transformers, motors, switchgear and actuators
• Operate in compliance with ATEX equipment requirements

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Apprentice trained
• Minimum of a level 3 qualification in electrical engineering or similar
• Experience working in power generation, or alternatively another similar heavy process industry such as steel works, petrochemical, etc.
• Ex-forces applications welcomed.

Personal skills

The Electrical Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Able to work independently and manage technical tasks
• Competent in using IT for day-to-day activities
• Clear and effective in communication at all levels
• Willing to work flexibly across a range of technical challenges

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Technician role

Starting salary: £53,829, rising to £59,811 post-probation

• Annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working options
• Cycle to work and EV leasing schemes
• Social and team events
• Paid overtime at 1.5x base rate (available as required and during outages)

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.