Maintenance Electrician

KES Solutions UK; Birtley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Birtley is looking for a highly skilled Electrical Technician. The role involves updating service and repair records, troubleshooting electrical malfunctions, and maintaining machinery. Candidates should have a minimum of two years' experience and an HNC in Electrical Engineering. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This position offers a continental shift pattern and focuses on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience as an electrical technician in a related role.
• Willingness to perform electrical maintenance and repairs outside of business hours.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical maintenance plans to prevent breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions.
• Install and upgrade equipment to meet production demands.

Skills

Electrical maintenance skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Technician. You will be responsible for updating service and repair records, maintaining machinery and running diagnostic tests on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Working pattern

Hours of work would be working a continental shift pattern, 4 days on, 4 days off.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing electrical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns.
• Comply with Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
• Troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and breakdowns, as well as performing repairs.
• Using root cause analysis to eliminate faults/breakdowns.
• Monitoring the availability of parts and replenishing supplies.
• Developing and using SOPs' to carry out training for co-workers on the safe and efficient use of electrical machinery and equipment.
• Maintaining a tidy work environment and adhering to industry regulations.
• Installing new equipment and upgrading existing equipment to meet production demands.

Essential Experience / Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Time served with a minimum of two years' experience as an electrical technician in a related role
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Be able to work own initiative and be able to liaise with other functions and departments at all levels within the Company
• Behaves in a professional manner
• Good communicator who is open and honest
• Focused on continuous improvement with a safety mindset
• Excellent communication, IT and collaboration skills
• Willingness to perform electrical maintenance and repairs outside of business hours
• Experience working with various voltages, AC and DC
• Able to read electrical diagrams and drawings

Note

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