Maintenance Technician

Schneider Electric; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Gym Flex

Open Talent Market

Shopping & Dining Discounts

Learning Portal

Job summary

Schneider Electric Newport site seeks an LV/HV Maintenance Technician to own planned preventative maintenance of LV/HV switchgear at a critical facilities environment. You will inspect, test, and repair electrical distribution equipment, ensuring safety and reliability while keeping accurate reports.

You will work in a supportive engineering team, liaise with customers and subcontractors, participate in risk assessments, and support outages and project activities.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds or equivalent in electrical maintenance.
• Basic experience working in industry or a commercial environment.
• Understanding of electrical safety procedures, LOTO and permit to work.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment and interpret results.
• Competent in maintaining maintenance records and completing work documentation.
• Be very self-motivated be efficient at time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on LV/HV switchgear.
• Conduct inspections, testing and condition assessments of the electrical switchgear and associated equipment.
• Carry out fault finding, repair of electrical switchgear.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports timely for both the customer and company.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning and modification of electrical systems.
• Support shutdowns, outages and planned project activities.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, company procedures and health and safety legislation.
• participate in risk assessments, method statements and permit to work processes.
• Liaise with the customer, other Schneider engineers and sub-contractors and become a valued point of contact at the critical facility.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Time management

Electrical safety procedures

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (Electrical Maintenance)

Tools

Electrical test equipment

LOTO knowledge

Permit to work knowledge

Job description

LV/HV Maintenance Technician - Generalist Service Representative II

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Location Site Based Newport

Full Job Description

Working as part of a supportive engineering team within a market leading company, you will take ownership of the planned preventative maintenance, occasionally reactive on a range of Schneider electric switchgear and associated equipment, for one of our premium customers. The role involves carrying out inspections, maintenance, testing and repair of low voltage and high voltage switchgear and associated electrical distribution equipment at a critical facilities environment. The successful candidate will support the safe and reliable operation of the electrical infrastructure through planned preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on LV/HV switchgear.
• Conduct inspections, testing and condition assessments of the electrical switchgear and associated equipment.
• Carry out fault finding, repair of electrical switchgear.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports timely for both the customer and company.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning and modification of electrical systems.
• Support shutdowns, outages and planned project activities.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, company procedures and health and safety legislation.
• participate in risk assessments, method statements and permit to work processes.
• Liaise with the customer, other Schneider engineers and sub-contractors and become a valued point of contact at the critical facility.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Recognised electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds or equivalent in electrical maintenance.
• Basic experience working in industry or a commercial environment.
• Understanding of electrical safety procedures, LOTO and permit to work.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment and interpret results.
• Competent in maintaining maintenance records and completing work documentation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Be very self-motivated be efficient at time management.

Key Competencies

• Strong commitment to safety.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage your own time and workload.
• Ability to work independently
• Must hold a full UK drivers licence and passport

Working conditions

• Monday to Friday
• Site based role within a critical facility environment
• Occasional overtime may be required to support planned maintenance

What we offer you

• Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Share Ownership Programme
• Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options
• Gym Flex
• Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
• Shopping & Dining Discounts
• Learning Portal and much more.

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