Electrician

Morson Edge; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Dumfries is seeking a Time-Served Electrician for a full-time, permanent position. Responsibilities include electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and preventative maintenance on production machinery. The ideal candidate will have industrial experience, a recognised apprenticeship, and strong knowledge of 3-phase systems. The role offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, including private medical cover and ongoing training.

Benefits

Annual bonus (up to 6%)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension up to 10%

Private medical cover

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Time-served electrician with a recognised apprenticeship.
• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of 3-phase systems and variable speed drives.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and fault-finding on production machinery.
• Conduct planned and preventative maintenance.
• Support breakdowns to minimise downtime.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Knowledge of 3-phase systems

Flexible approach

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

PLC knowledge

SCADA knowledge

Job description

Time-Served Electrician / Control Technician

Location: Dumfries

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hrs/week - Mon to Fri, 7:30am-3:30pm)

About the Role

We're looking for a time-served electrician to join the maintenance team at a global manufacturing site in Dumfries. You'll be involved in fault-finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance on a range of production and plant equipment.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with solid electrical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Electrical maintenance and fault-finding on production machinery
• Planned and preventative maintenance
• Support breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Work safely and to current electrical standards
• Assist apprentices and work closely with other trades

What You'll Need

• Time-served electrician with a recognised apprenticeship
• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of 3-phase systems and variable speed drives (AC/DC)
• PLC and SCADA knowledge (Siemens / Allen Bradley) - training available
• Flexible approach - willing to cover overtime, shifts, or weekends when needed

What's on Offer

• Competitive pay + annual bonus (up to 6%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension up to 10% (double matched)
• Private medical cover & company sick pay
• Ongoing training and development

A great opportunity for a skilled electrician looking for a long-term, secure role in a modern manufacturing environment.

You must have the right to work in the UK