Electrical Technician

YTL UK; Warminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified technician with electrical and mechanical skills to maintain diverse plant machinery. This role offers the chance to work independently while receiving support, ensuring the functionality of essential equipment. You'll engage in planned maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and contribute to operational improvements. With a strong emphasis on career development, the company provides a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension contribution and opportunities for progression in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Combined pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days' holiday rising to 28

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Electric car option

Cashback and discounts from retailers

Paid volunteering day

Enhanced family leave arrangements

Interactive health and wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial setting with technical knowledge.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a pressurized environment.
• Confined space working certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on plant machinery.
• Attend breakdowns and report on asset condition.
• Manage personal stock and identify improvements.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Relay and ladder logic

Level control

Pressure transducers

Motor control centres

Three phase power

Motors and power distribution

IT awareness

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 or 3 Electrical NVQ/City & Guilds

Level 2 or 3 Mechanical NVQ/City & Guilds

Tools

Mechanical gearbox experience

Automated penstock experience

Knowledge of EMI plant operations

Technical design standards knowledge

Job description

We are looking for an electrical or dual-skilled (electrical and mechanical) qualified technician with industrial work experience to help us maintain a diverse variety of plant machinery and equipment.

What you'll do

Your key responsibilities will include:

• planned preventative maintenance
• attending breakdowns using fault-finding skills
• reporting on asset condition
• making modifications to control philosophy where needed
• managing personal stock and critical spares
• identifying how improvements could be made to save money and improve functionality
• covering out-of-hours callouts on a one week in four rota.

What you'll need

You will need to have worked in an industrial setting, being conversant with relay and ladder logic, level control, pressure transducers, motor control centres, three phase power, motors and power distribution.

You will also need:

• the ability to work with minimal direct supervision, however, you will receive support through various forms of communication
• a Level 2 or 3 Electrical or Mechanical NVQ/City & Guilds qualification or equivalent (ideally)
• mechanical gearbox and automated penstock experience (advantageous but not essential)
• knowledge of EMI plant operations/maintenance strategy
• knowledge of technical design standards and WIMES (beneficial)
• awareness and knowledge of IT and health and safety
• a confined space working certificate
• technical knowledge and experience
• a can-do attitude and flexible approach to work
• the ability to work in a pressurised environment day and night
• a full UK driving licence.

You will have great opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge on the job.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.