Shift Electrical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated technical professional to lead problem-solving initiatives in a dynamic plant environment. In this hands-on role, you will tackle complex technical challenges across electrical, mechanical, and control systems, ensuring optimal plant performance. You'll be instrumental in developing team capabilities and standards, while also acting as a Duty Manager when required. If you have a knack for diagnosing issues and a passion for continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team that values personal and professional development, and enjoy a competitive salary with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Free Parking

Subsidised canteen

Personal and professional development

Healthcare

Well-being support

Uniform

Company events

Discounted offers

Qualifications

• Proven track record in diagnosing and repairing plant machinery.
• Suitable electrical qualifications for fault finding on circuits up to 415v.

Responsibilities

• Lead response to technical escalations and support Technical Operators.
• Document and train on standard settings and processes.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Controls troubleshooting

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

Level 3 Technical Certification in Operations and Maintenance

Tools

PLC systems

IT systems for work orders

Job description

Job Description

Purpose -

This role exists to lead the response to technical escalations in the plant, take ownership of cross-shift problem solving initiatives and contribute to the development of technical standards for the equipment. Expected to use high levels of initiative to prioritise technical issues to assist in the achievement of the Plant KPIs.

Candidates will possess Electrical, Mechanical and Controls fault-finding ability with a proven track record of being able to diagnose and repair plant machinery timely and effectively. This is a shift role and involves both day and night shifts; a shift allowance is paid.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure effective execution of the response to technical escalations in the plant, supporting and training Technical Operators.
• Contribute to the development of the shift teams’ technical knowledge and abilities.
• Contribute to the development of standard settings and processes, including documenting and training of those standards.
• Take ownership of ‘Type 2’ problem solving projects and be proficient in leading the ‘A3’ approach.
• Using the business IT systems to raise and complete work orders, accurately detailing failure modes, root causes and solutions for all work carried out.
• Acting as Duty Manager on shift when required, ensuring site security, integrity and safety and adhering to emergency operating procedures.
• Acting as electrically authorised person for site out of normal working hours, attending all electrical faults including site services, and safe isolation of electrical services up to 415v.
• Proactively focus on self-development to stay at the leading edge in your field.
• Role model the business principles, expected behaviours and standards of work.
• Any other reasonable tasks as assigned to you by a manager.

Key Context

This is a dedicated technical role; you will be expected to provide hands-on support and most of your time will be spent working on technical problems, including reactive technical fault finding or proactive 'type 2’ problems which span technical, process and operational fields. You will be carrying out fault finding and repairs across electrical, mechanical and control systems, working with and contributing to site standards.

To succeed, you will need to be talented at identifying problems to root cause and you will need to demonstrate leadership within the shift team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma (NVQ or equivalent) in Engineering Maintenance or other appropriate discipline.
• Level 3 Technical Certification (BTEC Level 3 or equivalent) in Operations and Maintenance or other appropriate discipline.
• Suitable electrical experience or qualifications to carry out detailed fault finding on circuits up to 415v.
• Controls, PLC and IT troubleshooting ability including basic networking and communications.

PLEASE NOTE - this role involves problem solving and is not just a maintenance role.

Salary is £40 to 45k per annum plus a shift allowance of £3500.00.

Benefits -

• Free Parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Personal and professional development
• Healthcare
• Well-being support
• Uniform
• Company events
• Discounted offers
• Plus more