Electrical Technician

Find Apprenticeships; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider is seeking an Electrical Technician in Prudhoe. In this role, you will enhance operational efficiency through maintenance and problem-solving with automated systems. Candidates should have proven experience in electrical/instrumentation within a manufacturing environment and possess relevant qualifications. Strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs, either Siemens or Allen Bradley.
• Experience maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work to tight timelines while managing several tasks.

Responsibilities

• Improve operational efficiency of machinery through regular maintenance.
• Solve problems quickly to meet key performance indicators.
• Work independently and as part of a shift team.

Skills

Electrical and Instrumentation experience

Troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Strong PC skills

Education

HNC level qualification in electrical engineering

Recognised electrical or electrical/instrument engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

As an Electrical Technician you will become a fully integrated member of the day support team. You will use your technical expertise and knowledge to improve the day to day operational efficiency of our machinery, by ensuring regular and efficient maintenance is carried out.

You will solve problems quickly and effectively to support the overall aim of hitting key performance indicators (KPI s) and stretch targets. Carrying out both predictive and reactive work you will work both independently and as part of a shift team.

You will bring with you experience of PLCs, either Siemens or Allen Bradley controlled equipment, servo inverter drives together with a fix it for good mentality. You will also need to be comfortable in working with large scale plant and machinery and have a passion for safety.

Who You Are

• Proven Electrical and Instrumentation experience in a heavy industry, manufacturing or process environment
• A recognised electrical or electrical/instrument engineering apprenticeship preferably with a City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ qualification
• Proven experience in maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems and equipment
• Excellent trouble shooting skills, with the ability to plan and work to tight timelines while managing several tasks
• Experience in panel wiring
• Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic components
• Strong communication skills
• Strong PC skills (excel, word, project)
• HNC level qualification in electrical engineering or equivalent