Mission & Role
* Responsible for routine preventative maintenance, electrical installations, and fault finding.
* Support the objectives of the electrical department and overall business goals.
Key Accountabilities
Technical Responsibilities
* Provide expertise on EC&I systems, ensuring plant safety and system availability.
* Collaborate with mechanical and operations teams for maintenance planning.
* Support and manage projects to ensure high quality, cost-effectiveness, and service.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (BS7671 & BS6626).
* Develop and manage the CMMS system for maintenance and operation.
* Participate in a 24/7 call-out rota.
* Manage EC&I contract requirements and day-to-day contractors.
* Oversee plant monitoring and machine protection systems.
* Diagnose and rectify faults in EC&I systems.
* Conduct minor installation and phased replacement work.
* Maintain and update plant control systems.
* Plan and deliver complex outages.
* Procure materials and equipment within budget guidelines.
* Manage inventory of critical spares.
* Explore energy-saving opportunities to support net-zero goals.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
* Ensure personal and team safety.
* Report all accidents, near misses, and incidents.
* Maintain electrical workshop and equipment.
* Produce risk assessments and method statements.
* Shut down processes when risks to people, environment, or plant arise.
* Adjust plant parameters to maintain quality and performance.
Communication Responsibilities
* Internal communication with personnel across departments.
* External communication with customers, suppliers, and emergency services.
* Regular interaction with Millers, Engineering, and Shift teams.
Meetings & Committees
* Attend daily, departmental, H&S, and budgetary meetings.
* Participate in internal and external training sessions.
Key Contacts
* Millers, Works Manager, Mechanical & EC&I Engineers.
* Contractors, suppliers, emergency services.
* Wider company personnel, including directors and compliance managers.
Personal Success Factors
* Strong teamwork and communication skills.
* Confidence to prioritize safety over management requests.
* Self-motivated with a focus on electrical improvements.
* Well-organized and eager to develop leadership skills.
* Committed to professional growth within the company.
Job Dimensions
* No direct staff accountability; indirect as required.
* Expenditure within the electrical budget.
* Responsible for company-provided tools and testing equipment.
Education & Qualifications
* Qualified Electrician/Technician (JIB ECS & IET Gold Card or higher).
* HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
* Knowledge of PLCs, HV switchgear, electrical isolation, and permitting.
* MEWP & Forklift experience (advantageous).
* Strong understanding of plant processes, utilities, and safety regulations.
* Experience with electrical power distribution (110V-11kV).
* Expertise in control systems (PLCs, relays, industrial communication networks).
* Professional registration with IET (preferred).
Location Purfleet
Hours 40
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* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)