Electrical Maintenance Technician

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Electrical Maintenance Technician

Cam/Dursley

Days (6am - 2:30pm)

£30,000 + Overtime

We are looking for a qualified technician to join our busy team responsible for all aspects of maintenance and improvement of a manufacturing facility in Cam, Dursley. We offer a full time role working Monday to Friday with an occasional need for weekend working. The technician would also need to become a member of 'on call' team once proficient.

Primary role:

The role is of electrical bias however the candidate will be expected to assist with general maintenance of the plant machinery, buildings and facilities.

Responsibilities of the Electrical maintenance Technician:

• Perform scheduled maintenance and make preventative repairs on all electrical systems including control panels, instrumentation, controls, machinery and industrial final circuits.
• React to electrical malfunctions, fault find and complete repairs to minimise down time, this also includes out of hours call outs on a rota system.
• Construct and install electrical control panels from given drawings
• Recommend changes or upgrades to electrical systems that maximise uptime and energy efficiency.
• Upgrade existing systems and automation of existing machinery.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade PLC/SCADA systems.
• Assist maintenance manager in the organisation of spare parts and implementation of managed stock inventory.
• Assist maintenance team in day to day running and maintaining of the plant including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Assist other technicians in building practical electrical skills.

Skills required for the role:

• Good standard of education in both literacy and numeracy
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Basic computer literacy
• Health and Safety conscious
• Flexible team player
• Good communicator

Qualifications/ Experience required:

• Electrical Level 3 qualification, above or equivalent and/or proven time served.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience in an industrial environment including PLC's, control panels and automation.

Desired qualifications:

• IPAF
• IOSH or similar health and safety qualification

Experience:

• Industrial Environment: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (Required)

Licence:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Required)

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