Shift Maintenance Electrician

Norit Activated Carbon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Electrician to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring the safety and efficiency of electrical systems in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with heavy-duty machinery and a strong understanding of electrical maintenance activities. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, and collaborating with various departments to maintain operational excellence. Join a supportive workplace that values initiative and continuous improvement, and take your career to the next level with opportunities for development and training.

Benefits

Health insurance

Healthcare packages

Employee development programs

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience with heavy-duty machinery in manufacturing.
• Time-served Electrical Technician or similar experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures adherence

Problem-solving

Understanding of electrical maintenance

Ability to read electrical drawings

Education

HND or equivalent

Electrical Regulation 17th Edition

Tools

Maintenance software

Electrical tools

Job description

We’re looking for a Maintenance Electrician to assist with daily electrical maintenance tasks, both in the field and in the workshop, on a shift basis. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and maintaining operational efficiency. You will be part of a team responsible for electrical systems, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards. If you are reliable, safety-conscious, and possess a strong understanding of electrical work, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities include:

1. Adhering to all safety procedures, systems, and policies, including permit-to-work and risk assessments.
2. Performing plant isolations and issuing permits when authorized.
3. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment after completing tasks.
4. Conducting electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on equipment such as motors, transformers, switchgear, breakers, and lighting.
5. Carrying out inspections, calibrations, and data collection to identify potential equipment issues early.
6. Supporting root cause analysis and contributing to corrective actions.
7. Utilizing maintenance software to generate work requests and update equipment history.
8. Collaborating with other departments to coordinate repairs and inspections.
9. Ensuring effective shift handovers and completing shift reports.
10. Participating in training to enhance skills and performing additional tasks as needed.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

1. HND or equivalent educational qualification.
2. Time-served Electrical Technician or similar experience.
3. At least 5-6 years of demonstrable experience working with heavy-duty machinery in a manufacturing environment.
4. Electrical Regulation 17th Edition (preferred).
5. Comprehensive knowledge of electrical maintenance activities including HV, LV, motor control circuits, automation, and instrumentation.
6. Understanding of safety requirements and procedures.
7. Experience with maintenance methods, tools, and systems.
8. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
9. Ability to read and interpret electrical and process control drawings.
10. Willingness to embrace change and pursue continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Additional benefits including health insurance and healthcare packages.
• Supportive, dynamic, and down-to-earth work environment.
• Flat organizational structure that values ownership and initiative.
• Employee development through on-the-job learning, training, and courses.

About NORIT

NORIT Activated Carbon is a global leader in producing various qualities of activated carbon in powder and granular forms. Our mission is to be the customer’s #1 choice for added-value activated carbon solutions across energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We offer a broad portfolio of materials, expertise, services, and technologies.

Our global presence includes manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States, along with a Global Business Service center in Riga.