Electrician

Eaton; South Molton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Electrician to install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures across the plant. You will undertake installation and maintenance work, record documentation, and ensure compliance with statutory and Eaton MESH requirements.

The role involves diagnosing faults, testing circuits, planning layouts, and assisting in the training of electrical apprentices.

Qualifications

• Trained apprentice with strong electrical knowledge.
• Fully conversant with 17th Edition Regulations.
• Experience in PAT testing and electrical installation.
• Ability to plan layouts and work from drawings.
• Forklift license advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Provide effective maintenance service to the plant.
• Undertake installation, maintenance and repair work as directed.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Perform portable appliance testing (PAT) as required.
• Diagnose faults and initiate corrective action.
• Test circuits and ensure compliance with codes.
• Assist in training electrical apprentices.

Skills

17th Edition Regulations

Apprentice trained essential

PAT testing

Electrical installation

Forklift license advantageous

Tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Test equipment (ohmmeters, voltmeters)

Job description

Responsibilities

To install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.

To be responsible for the provision of effective and efficient electrical maintenance / installation service to the plant.

• Undertake installation, maintenance and defective repair work as indicated by the computerised Work-Order system
• Maintain records and documentation as appropriate
• Undertake portable appliance testing as required
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using both hand tools and power tools. This may include work from ladders, scaffolds and roofs, as necessary.
• Diagnose faulty systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and instigate corrective action.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be deemed dangerous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including ammeters, and test lamps.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and Eaton MESH requirements at all times.
• Keep up to date in technical developments and new product introduction
• Assist in the Technical Training of Electrical apprentices, as and when required
• Embrace EBS (Eaton Business Systems)

Qualifications

Skills:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings or other structures.
• An understanding of potable appliance testing
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Installation of equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Determining the type of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Apprentice trained essential
• Fully conversant with 17th Edition Regulations
• Counterbalance Fork-lift Truck licence advantageous