Maintenance Electrician

TN United Kingdom; Stamford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to enhance the reliability and efficiency of their plant and machinery. This role involves performing maintenance and repair operations, fault analysis, and implementing improvements to ensure optimal performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HV/LV systems, motor installations, and safety-critical control systems. With a commitment to work-life balance, this company offers generous holiday allowances, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment that values diversity and community involvement. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Agile working

Flexible working

Paid Volunteering Day

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Sabbatical

Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical repair and maintenance with a focus on HV/LV systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and control systems for electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair operations to ensure operational reliability.
• Implement improvements and assist with small projects as required.

Skills

Electrical Repair and Maintenance

Fault Analysis and Identification

HV/LV Installations

AC/DC Motor Installation

Variable Speed Drive Technologies

Process Instrumentation

Safety Critical Control Systems

SAP PM

Education

Trained in HV/LV systems

City & Guilds

Tools

PLC Systems

SCADA Systems

Job description

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Carry out maintenance and repair operations in accordance with the operational and maintenance plan/budget in order to improve operational reliability and availability of the plant and machinery at the lowest effective maintenance costs for all equipment, installations and buildings on site.

Description of the main tasks

To provide electrical repair and maintenance skills, including fault analysis and identification to facilitate repairs and inspections, as well as implementing improvements, installing new equipment and assisting with small projects, to the standards set by the site management team.

LV/HV Installations

1. IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2001 Edition) - design, install and test
2. Work within the IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
3. Work within The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), and the Quarry Regulations (1999), specifically inspection and test regime
4. Fault level analysis and capability to specify and set fuse sizes, feeder over current and transformer residual earth fault protection
5. Work with HV and LV switchgear, cable and transformer system inspection and test regimes
6. Working to Technical Standards set by the company.

Drive Installations

1. AC/DC motor installation, including understanding of machine operational parameters, i.e. duty types
2. Work with slip ring and squirrel cage induction motors, i.e. liquid starters to rotor/stator, soft start.
3. Working knowledge of variable speed drive technologies, inspection set up and repair
4. Understanding of motor vibration for roller and sleeve bearing systems

Instrumentation Systems

1. Working knowledge of process instrumentation and calibration of, e.g. load cells for weigh systems, level control devices, Gas Analysers, PID controllers, etc.

Control and Safety Systems

1. Understand The Provision Use Works Equipment Regulations (1992)
2. Work with safety critical control systems and associated interlocks (electrical [Pilz] and mechanical [Castel/Fortress])
3. Where applicable understand programming/fault rectification on PLC systems associated with works, e.g. Allen Bradley SLC/PLC5/Control Logix, Siemens S5/S7, Modicon, etc and associated top level SCADA
4. Assist in implementation and commissioning of capital projects.

Understanding of SAP PM.

Comply with Company IMS procedures.

To liaise with supervisors on technical and safety issues.

Assist in the development of a spare parts strategy which best suits plant operation.

The position involves occasional weekend and night working as necessary, particularly during planned and unplanned repairs; the position will require flexible working depending upon this.

Education/Qualification

Trained in HV/LV systems.

City & Guilds.

What's on Offer:

Salary: Competitive

* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador

* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Sabbatical

* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause

* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)