Graduate/Assistant Electrical Engineer

Tussell Limited; Fort William; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans la production d'aluminium recrute un Ingénieur Électrique en début de carrière au sein de son équipe de maintenance à Fort William. Ce poste offre une occasion unique d'apprendre et de travailler sur des projets d'ingénierie tout en développant une expertise en matière de maintenance. Les candidats doivent posséder un diplôme en ingénierie électrique et démontrer d'excellentes compétences en communication et en relations interpersonnelles. De nombreux avantages sont offerts, notamment un plan de santé, des congés payés et une pension d'entreprise.

Benefits

33 jours de congés annuels

Plan de bonus

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Soutien à l'éducation

Contribution à la retraite de l'entreprise jusqu'à 9%

Assurance vie

Programme Cycle to Work

Salle de sport sur site

Qualifications

• Degré en ingénierie électrique ou qualification professionnelle reconnue.
• Compréhension de la législation sur la santé, la sécurité et l'environnement souhaitée.
• Capacité à rédiger des rapports techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assister à la conformité aux normes d'ingénierie au sein de l'usine.
• Gérer des projets de maintenance et coacher l'équipe.
• Promouvoir une culture de fiabilité au sein de l'équipe de maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Understanding of Health and Safety Legislation

Electrical Engineering Knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Job description

As a Graduate/Assistant (Trades Background) Electrical Engineer in the Maintenance Team, you will develop expertise in engineering maintenance on site. Actively support the development of a reliability-centred maintenance culture in partnership with the operations team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment. You will gain hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Comply with all company policies and procedures.
2. Assist the team in identifying changing engineering standards and legislation requiring site action/compliance.
3. Lead and support smaller engineering maintenance projects across the smelter complex.
4. Provide support and training to diagnose and fault-find equipment failures as required.
5. Ensure all written isolation procedures are followed, involving multiple points of isolation to control hazardous energy.
6. Identify the quickest and most cost-effective, long-term solutions to remedial activities.
7. Promote a reliability-focused culture within the maintenance team and direct reports.
8. Ensure all electrical equipment is maintained according to current statutory, regulatory, and company standards.
9. Coordinate auditing systems to ensure engineering compliance on site.
10. Lead site reliability projects using recognised lean principles.
11. Assist in coaching the maintenance team to ensure competency and delivery standards.
12. Manage external engineering contractors in line with health & safety, cost, time, standards, and expectations.
13. Support the engineering team on new equipment installations, providing long-term maintenance input.
14. Ensure all tasks comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
15. Work safely, avoid unnecessary risks, and refrain from improvisation that entails risk.

What we are looking for

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree or Time Served Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Basic understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to write technical reports and documentation.
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate in team environments and build relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage workload.
• Knowledge of electronic and electrical engineering.

Additional Job Details

Location: Fort William

Benefits include 33 days annual leave, bonus scheme, BHSF Cash Health Care Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Education Support Grant, Employee Rewards and Discounts, company pension contribution up to 9%, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, and on-site gym.

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: 7 July 2025

How to Apply

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 25 June 2025.

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ALVANCE British Aluminium in the Scottish Highlands is one of the world’s greenest metal production plants, integrating aluminium manufacturing, renewable hydropower, and responsible land management.

Our operations in Lochaber, Fort William, include Britain’s last aluminium smelter, a strategic national asset.

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