Electrical Technician

Morson Talent; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Dumfries is looking for a Control / Electrical Technician to join a flexible maintenance team. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive training. You will be responsible for maintaining production equipment and ensuring safety standards while mentoring apprentices. Candidates should have a recognized apprenticeship in Control/Electrical Engineering and knowledge of PLC systems, with additional benefits including a company pension and health coverage.

Benefits

Annual Bonus up to 6%

Company Pension contributions up to 10%

Private Medical, Dental and Vision Schemes

Increasing holiday allowance based on service

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and support on-site outside of normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment and maximize asset availability.
• Support and mentor apprentices.
• Ensure safety standards of equipment and work areas.

Skills

PLC systems knowledge (Siemens S7, Allen Bradley)

Electrical controls troubleshooting

Control instrumentation knowledge

3 phase AC distribution understanding

Teamwork and communication

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Control/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Control / Electrical Technician – Location: Dumfries – Permanent Role – Industry: Manufacturing Maintenance

Our client is a leading global producer of PET and PEN polyester films specialising in film products and related services for markets and industries including Battery Materials, Durable Cards, Electrical Insulation and Capacitors, Flexible Electronics, Healthcare, Imaging Media, Labels, Packaging, Photovoltaics and many more. The business has approx. 2000 employees worldwide with manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific, America and Europe. The UK production site is based in Dumfries, Scotland, and the Global Research & Development Operation is based at Wilton on Teesside. We currently have vacancies at our Dumfries Site.

Responsibilities

• Become part of a flexible maintenance team required to maintain production equipment and maximize availability of the production assets through a combination of reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance methods.
• Work alongside day and shift teams, and support and mentor existing control apprentices.
• Maintain safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with the company policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• The preferred candidates should have a recognised apprenticeship in Control/Electrical Engineering and will preferably have experience carrying out a similar role in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• General working knowledge of PLC systems in particular Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley would be advantageous.
• Experience of operation and integration of SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls related process issues.
• Knowledge of control instrumentation and systems associated with process control.
• Sound understanding of 3 phase AC distribution. Variable speed drive experience - both AC and DC.
• Understanding of statutory electrical tests and inspections.
• Ability to work and communicate in a team.
• Be adaptable and flexible to support on site outside of normal working hours when required.
• Willingness to learn.

Comprehensive training & development will be given to the successful candidates.

Hours & Compensation

This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday days 7.30am - 3.30pm, with a requirement to work longer shifts as business needs dictate, this may include 12-hour day shifts, night shifts and weekend working.

This role comes with a competitive remuneration package dependent on skills and experience including optional company pension, health, dental and vision cover. Holidays entitlement is 33 days a year with the option to sell within this allocation and in addition, increase this allowance with length of service. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a valid work permit, if required.

• Annual Salary reviews based on individual performance
• Annual Bonus up to 6% - Dependant on Company Performance
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays (with option to sell up to 5 days)
• Company Pension contributions up to 10% (double matched)
• Full Company Sick Pay
• Increasing holiday allowance based on service - up to 5 extra days (1 per year up to 5 years)
• Private Medical, Dental and Vision Schemes

Holidays and work permissions: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a valid work permit, if required.