The Vacancy
As an Electrical Technician you will be part of a multi-disciplined diagnostic team responding to breakdowns & completing planned maintenance working 12hr days. You will support the departments Shift Management team (Production and Engineering) to ensure Safety, Quality and Production Plans are all met.
Benefits of the Electrical Technician
1. 39 days holidays per year
2. Generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
3. Free life assurance
4. Income protection
5. Free parking
6. Retail discount scheme
7. Career development and training
8. Employee Assistance Programme
The Role of the Electrical Technician
9. The team may be requested to assist across-site as required to support the business objectives. Individuals will be expected to work in all departments and gain a working knowledge of them, using the experience of the local team.
10. Report to the Team Leader Engineering on all matters regarding the maintenance and operation of all plant and equipment.
11. Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all aspects of plant and equipment on site.
12. Self organise and prioritise work requirements and manage these accordingly and as directed by the team leader, section engineer or shift manager.
13. Assist in developing maintenance practices and procedures to improve and maintain the plant and equipment.
14. Pick up work, book out spares and keep records of work carried out via CMMS and update team on issues.
15. Ensure all legalisation relating to all systems is met and records keep.
16. Advise the team leader or section engineer of any spares used or required.
17. Ensure that all team members adhere to the agreed procedures and systems of working at all times and report any changes that prevent you working to these standards. Have involvement in creating RA SWP & JTD’s.
18. Complete point of work risk assessments.
19. Provide continuity of cover on site in the event of sickness & holiday.
20. Ensure all equipment is maintained to the required standard liaising with all members of the engineering department as required.
21. Reduce/eliminate all forms of waste from the department operations. -
22. Give general assistance wherever requested in all aspects of the company.
23. Deputise for Team Leader Supervise/organise multi-skilled workforce Issue permits etc
24. Undertake on the job training
25. Undertake training to learn new skills and use any training given
26. Involvement in plant improvement projects
Requirements of the Electrical Technician
A recognised engineering apprenticeship (Preferably HNC but minimum ONC level or equivalent).
27. Sound plant engineering knowledge and experience of industrial systems such as: Hydraulic systems Pumps, drives and gearboxes Heavy machinery Water cooling systems Material handling systems Dust extraction systems Robotics and PLCs Vacuum Systems AC & DC circuits
28. Self-starting driven individual capable of leading a small team
29. Ability to work with cross functional groups
30. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to methodically fault find any issues to root cause and front line rectification.
31. Experience of working under permit systems previously or has knowledge of how permit systems operate
32. A customer focused attitude with an understanding of prioritisation with current resources
The Working Pattern of the Electrical Technician
12-hour Day shifts.