Electrical Engineer

Are you a skilled Electrician or Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a dynamic new role? Join our prestigious client's team and contribute to the efficiency of their heavy industrial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in a role that offers variety and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a 2-man team setting.

The Role:

As an Electrician/Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in a two-person team alongside a Mechanical Fitter. Your responsibilities will include:

• Executing preventative maintenance tasks and providing rapid response to plant breakdowns and repairs.
• Undertaking installation tasks on machinery within the factory, including maintenance of bay lighting and other electrical services.
• Ensuring all tasks are completed safely, professionally, and in compliance with company protocols.
• Maintaining clear communication with supervisors and completing necessary shift reports and documentation.

General Scope of Work:

• Installation work on both factory and process machinery.
• Fault find on 415v, 240v, 110v and 24vac and dc systems.
• Follow CCT diagrams to aid fault finding.
• PLC, establish necessary input/output (no program facility)
• Fault find on OHC’s, Remote handsets, contactor function, fuses.
• DC drives/inverters basic knowledge would be an advantage.
• Maintain high bay lighting replacement, repair, and LED upgrade.
• Test emergency lighting and evacuation alarm system.
• Involved in CCT design and control panel building.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Preferred completion of an Apprenticeship or time-served in a relevant field.
• Desirable qualifications include 18th Edition IEE Regs, NVQ level 3, or City and Guilds in Mechanical Maintenance.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments, particularly with Slitting/Decoiling machines, is advantageous.
• A valid driving license is preferred.

Pay Rates:

• Midweek Basic Rate - £15.93ph
• Overtime during the week @ Rate 2 (£19.11ph)
• Saturday overtime @ Rate 4 (£23.89ph)
• Sunday and Bank holidays @ Rate 3 (£31.86ph)

Shift Pattern

Week1:

6am-2pm Mon-Fri @ Rate 1       

Week 2:

8pm-6am Mon-Thurs @ Rate 2 + £1 /p/h antisocial allowance.

Week 3:

1pm-9pm Mon-Thurs, and 10am-6pm Fri @ Rate 1

If you are an Electrician or Electrical Maintenance Engineer seeking a role where your skills will be valued and developed, we encourage you to apply. Join us in driving success and maintaining the high standards of our client's industrial operations.