Maintenance electrician

Job Description

Due to rapid expansion and demand, we are recruiting one maintenance electrician to join a team of highly skilled engineers. You will have at least two years' experience gained post qualification in an industrial/food production environment.

Applicants must be prepared to work an 8-hour rotating 3 shift patterns (24/5), which rotates weekly and Saturday morning overtime is often available.

Job Purpose:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure that the factory is kept running at maximum efficiency.
• Carry out schedule-based maintenance work on equipment, buildings, services, repairs, overhauls and installations as appropriate.
• Fault find mechanical and/or electrical faults and repair equipment in breakdown situation
• Identify and carry out routine maintenance required by production schedule
• Proactively identify and rectify potential equipment/services issues
• Provide cover for holidays and absences when required
• Ensure procedures are followed to meet Standard and Accreditation requirements
• To contribute to implementing new working methods and actively participate in continuous improvement
• Maintain housekeeping and cleaning standards to encourage the discipline in others.

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a maintenance role in a factory environment
• Current driving licence and own vehicle

Skills and Competencies

• Electrical/Mechanical fault finding, maintenance and installation.
• Self-motivating with ability to work on own initiative
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team player, able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Welding experience
• MEWP licence
• Pneumatics