Factory jobs in United Kingdom

We are currently looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for our client - to carry out Preventative/Reactive Maintenance and Installation of the Factory Production Plants Electrical equipment, in a safe and competent manner in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out fixed and portable appliance testing.
• Carrying out breakdown response including fault finding.
• General electrical installation and maintenance.
• Construct control panels.
• Minimisation of production down time.
• Recording maintenance work carried out.
• Assisting mechanical and fabrication engineers when required.
• Must be prepared to work shifts including nights.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Training

Qualifications

Required:

• Full recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Good general standard of education.
• 18th edition qualification.

Desirable:

• ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or related subject.
• IPAF.
• Be graded to approved standard.
• Practical experience in a similar role.

Experience

Required:

• Knowledge of 3PH/1PH motor controls.
• Ability to fault find using drawings and schematics.
• Ability to work with most forms of cable and wiring mediums.

Desirable:

• Previous Electrical Maintenance within a Factory Production environment.
• Control panel construction.
• Repair knowledge of hand tools and equipment.

Skills/Training

Required:

• Flexible with regard to working hours.
• Ability to work at heights from work platforms and scaffolds.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with written and spoken English.
• PC literate.
• Health and Safety awareness.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
• PLC knowledge and understanding.
• Clean UK driving licence.