Maintenance Electrician - Shift

Knauf UK & Ireland; Immingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK seeks a Maintenance Electrician for their Immingham Plant. This role involves providing electrical expertise, maintaining safety standards, and executing maintenance schedules. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLC systems and CMMS like SAP, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £46,000 + bonus + paid overtime

Three paid days for community or voluntary work

7% employer pension contribution

Westfield Cashplan Healthcare Level 3

Income Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance (x4 salary)

Cycle to Work

Tech Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC control systems, preferably Siemens S7.
• Completed electrical apprenticeship with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical expertise on shift to maximize plant availability.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure safety compliance and accurate data recording.

Skills

PLC control systems

Health and safety procedures

CMMS systems

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Engineering department could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

As a Group, we are a global manufacturer of construction materials with 41,500 team members across 90 countries and 300 sites, offering significant opportunities for ambitious and energetic individuals. We value everyone's contribution and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, enriching our business in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our Immingham Plant. The role involves working on an average of 12 shifts per month, with shifts lasting 12 hours and requiring flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.

Can you say yes to the following?

• Experience with PLC control systems, preferably Siemens S7?
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and a strong commitment to health and safety procedures?
• Experience using CMMS systems like SAP for maintenance management?

If yes, we welcome your application.

What You'll Be Doing

You will provide electrical expertise on shift to maximize plant availability through preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown responses. Your responsibilities include supporting manufacturing operations, assisting with breakdowns, quality issues, and technical improvements, and maintaining accurate data in SAP. You will also ensure proper shift handovers and safety compliance.

• Follow health and safety procedures to ensure safety for yourself and others.
• Implement current H&S standards and environmental policies.
• Prioritize safety and seek advice when unsure.
• Assist with breakdowns and monitor machine failures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Perform online CMB maintenance, including thermography and vibration analysis.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules.
• Prepare for maintenance activities, sourcing parts and equipment as needed.
• Identify process improvements through additions and modifications.
• Accurately record work in T-CON/SAP and provide detailed shift handovers.
• Participate in daily maintenance meetings and foster good team relationships.
• Lead and participate in projects and process improvements.
• Take responsibility for personal development.
• Operate according to 5S standards for workplace efficiency.

What We'd Love For You To Have

• Completed electrical apprenticeship with problem-solving skills.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency with workshop machinery and equipment.
• Technical competence in production improvements and process controls.
• Knowledge of electrical power, control systems, and PLCs (preferably Siemens S7).
• Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Level-headedness under pressure.

We Will Provide

• Salary up to £46,000 + bonus + paid overtime.
• Three paid days for community or voluntary work.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Westfield Cashplan Healthcare Level 3.
• Income Protection, Employee Assistance Program, Life Assurance (x4 salary), Cycle to Work, and Tech Schemes.

What Happens Next?

We aim to reply within three working days to your application. We are a leading UK manufacturer of gypsum-based building materials and part of the Knauf Group, with over 250 facilities worldwide and more than 35,000 employees.