Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Technician for a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine power station in Bristol. The role offers a starting salary of £53,829, rising to £59,811, plus bonuses and flexible working options. Ideal candidates will have at least a level 3 qualification in electrical engineering, experience in power generation or similar fields, and the ability to work independently on technical tasks. Benefits include private medical insurance and a salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Relocation assistance

Flexible working options

Cycle to work scheme

Social and team events

Paid overtime at 1.5x base rate

Qualifications

• Experience working in power generation or a similar heavy process industry.
• Ex-forces applications welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and installations on electrical systems.
• Undertake fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Manage external contractors and supervise on-site works.
• Deliver small plant improvement projects from design to implementation.
• Operate in compliance with ATEX equipment requirements.

Skills

Able to work independently

Competent in using IT

Effective communication

Flexibility in technical tasks

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification in electrical engineering

Apprentice trained

Job description

Overview

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful