Electrical Technician

Construction, Property and Engineering; Grays; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour shift pattern

Exposure to high-tech equipment

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for a world-class manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on circuit maintenance, automation, PLC/SCADA diagnostics, and improving machine reliability in a fast-paced production environment.

You will work a 12-hour shift pattern on a 12-month assignment, with a competitive hourly rate of £30.53 including shift allowance (63,501 per annum equivalent).

Qualifications

• HNC/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent time-served apprenticeship.
• Experience in process or production environments.
• Strong PLC/SCADA and instrumentation skills.
• Ability to work in shift-based team and drive reliability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, rebuild, and repair electrical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality through precise troubleshooting of circuit problems.
• Support operations technicians in resolving technical issues, including emergency repairs, and collaborate across teams to meet ambitious business goals.
• Analyse logic in PLCs and control equipment, using advanced diagnostic tools to maintain machine reliability.
• Manage maintenance documentation via the SAP system, ensuring processes are accurate and up to date.
• Champion a culture of safety by adhering to strict protocols, reporting near misses, and maintaining an impeccable workspace.
• Support and develop mechanical maintenance skills to provide comprehensive technical coverage across the plant.

Skills

PLC systems

SCADA systems

Instrumentation

Motor control 415V

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

HNC/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Technician looking to make a high-impact move? We are seeking a dedicated and technically adept Electrical Technician to join a world-class manufacturing facility. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise in circuit maintenance, automation, and diagnostic troubleshooting will directly drive production excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, install, rebuild, and repair electrical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality through precise troubleshooting of circuit problems.
• Proactively support operations technicians in resolving technical issues, including emergency repairs, and collaborate across teams to meet ambitious business goals.
• Analyse logic in PLCs and control equipment, utilising advanced diagnostic tools to maintain high levels of production machine reliability.
• Manage maintenance documentation via the SAP system, ensuring all processes are accurate and up to date.
• Champion a culture of safety by adhering to strict protocols, reporting near misses, and maintaining an impeccable workspace.
• Support and develop mechanical maintenance skills to provide comprehensive technical coverage across the plant.

Qualifications:

• HNC/NVQ Level 3 in an Electrical Engineering time-served apprenticeship
• Proven electrical experience within a process or production environment
• Strong technical proficiency with PLC systems (preferably Allen Bradley), SCADA systems, instrumentation, and 415v motor control circuits.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively within a shift-based team.
• A proactive mindset focused on identifying and implementing system reliability improvements.

What We Offer:

• A competitive hourly rate of £30.53 including shift allowance (£63,501 per annum equivalent)
• A dynamic 12-hour shift pattern involving a mixture of days and nights (6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am).
• The chance to work on large-scale, high-tech manufacturing equipment.
• A 12-month assignment offering professional growth and the opportunity to utilise your specialised skills.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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