Maintenance Electrician

ZipRecruiter; Tranent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug development seeks a Maintenance Electrician in Tranent. This full-time role involves electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a strong commitment to teamwork and customer care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Electrician required.
• Availability for out-of-hours emergency callouts on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repair and maintenance services at Charles River Laboratories sites.
• Install electrical and computer wiring and systems per IEE regulations.
• Conduct portable appliance testing and maintain records.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Customer care skills

Methodical work approach

Professional communication

Positive can-do attitude

Education

Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Charles River, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

A Maintenance Electrician vacancy now exists within the Building/Workshop department based in Tranent. This is a permanent full-time role. This role is to carry out electrical maintenance, repairs, and installation under the direction and supervision of the Electrical Supervisor or Senior Engineer.

Applicants Must Have:

• Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Full, clean driver's license and own transport
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Electrician
• Willingness to participate in overtime to ensure department smoothness
• Availability for out-of-hours emergency callouts on a rota basis
• Effective interaction with peers
• Methodical work approach
• Professional communication with internal and external clients
• Ability to deal with people at all levels
• Teamwork skills
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to work within tight timescales
• Positive can-do attitude

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical repair and maintenance services at Charles River Laboratories sites.
• Install electrical and computer wiring and systems per IEE regulations.
• Conduct portable appliance testing and maintain records.
• Maintain electrical equipment.
• Advise scientific staff on electrical apparatus and systems use.
• Monitor room temperatures and conditions; calibrate temperature and humidity sensors/equipment.
• Adjust room controls.
• Participate in generator testing and restart procedures.
• Coordinate with Plant Engineers and service engineers.
• Keep detailed records of work performed.
• Perform fault finding and diagnostic testing.
• Work on high voltage equipment if qualified.

Due to the role's nature, working outside normal hours and being part of a rotational on-call team is required, with an on-call allowance.

Ensure ability to make travel arrangements for work hours, overtime, weekends, evenings, and early mornings.

Salary: £40,000 per annum plus on-call allowance. Participation in the on-call rota is expected; details provided upon employment. Payment ceases if participation ends.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Profile and Requirements

About Safety Assessment
Charles River expedites preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, facilities, and regulatory guidance, conducting about 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs annually.

About Charles River
A global early-stage contract research organization supporting clients from target identification through preclinical development, with over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in over 20 countries. Our work supports the development of many FDA-approved drugs.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, recruiting talent from all backgrounds, and fostering a work environment that reflects this principle.

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