Shift Electrician

Westin Par LLP; Stone Cross; Presencial; GBP 41.000 - 51.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Private medical cover

Dental cover

Overtime paid at time and a half

Resumo da vaga

Westin Par LLP is seeking a skilled Shift Electrician for a permanent role in Sandwich, delivering hands-on electrical maintenance in a manufacturing setting. You'll fault-find, service AC/DC motors, and support mechanical maintenance, with a focus on reducing downtime and improving reliability.

The role operates on a four-on, four-off, 12-hour shift pattern with overtime paid at time and a half. NVQ3+ and 5+ years' experience required; strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualificações

• Electrical qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above.
• At least five years' relevant electrical and mechanical engineering experience.
• An electrical engineering apprenticeship, ideally within manufacturing.
• Practical experience of root cause analysis and AC and DC motors.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out electrical fault finding, repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
• Maintain AC and DC motors, with fault finding on variable speed drives.
• Provide mechanical maintenance support within your experience.
• Use root cause analysis to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide clear shift handovers.
• Follow safe working practices throughout all maintenance activities.

Conhecimentos

Electrical fault finding

Maintenance skills

AC/DC motors

Variable speed drives

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formação

NVQ Level 3 or above

Electrical apprenticeship

Descrição da vaga

£46,000 per annum plus overtime at time and a half

Four on, four off | 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights

Vacancy type: Permanent

Put your electrical engineering skills to work in a hands-on manufacturing role, with strong earning potential and an extensive benefits package, including private medical and dental cover.

Westin Par is recruiting a Shift Electrician for our client in Sandwich. This role would suit an experienced electrical maintenance engineer with a strong manufacturing background. You'll work closely with engineering and production colleagues to keep plant running safely, resolve breakdowns and tackle the causes of recurring faults.

The Role

• Carry out electrical fault finding, repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
• Maintain AC and DC motors, with fault finding on variable speed drives.
• Provide mechanical maintenance support within your experience.
• Use root cause analysis to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide clear shift handovers.
• Follow safe working practices throughout all maintenance activities.

About You

• Engineering qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above.
• At least five years' relevant electrical and mechanical engineering experience.
• An electrical engineering apprenticeship, ideally within manufacturing.
• Practical experience of root cause analysis and AC and DC motors.
• A fundamental understanding of variable speed drives.
• A calm, practical approach to problem solving under pressure.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Salary and Benefits

• £46,000 basic salary plus overtime paid at time and a half.
• A minimum of 25 additional overtime days per year is required as part of the role, providing a regular boost to annual earnings.
• Four on, four off shift pattern, rotating days and nights.
• Extensive benefits package, including private medical and dental cover.

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality in line with the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, Westin Par is acting as an Employment Agency when advertising permanent vacancies.

Due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please consider your application unsuccessful.