Electrician

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining plant and site facilities to maximise process utilisation. To contribute to technical improvements and process developments. To ensure that plant and infrastructure are maintained safely, to the highest possible standard, whilst complying with relevant legislation and company policy. Working out of our Long Marston site, you will report into the Maintenance Manager.
Key Responsiblities
* Immediately respond to the correction of plant breakdowns
* Carry out preventative electrical maintenance on site, with subcontractors as necessary
* Provide technical support to production staff in plant operation
* Recommend and implement cost reduction and safety improvement initiatives on site
* Demonstrate proactive participation in safety initiatives, challenging self and others to maintain the highest possible standards of safety and environmental performance
* Assist in the operation of the site to ensure plant availability and production is maintained at the highest possible level
* Committed to achieving plant availability and production targets
* Use data and experience to make complex decisions, to facilitate solutions to plant issues
* Assist in mechanical works
* Call-outs may be necessary in order to support the department, site and facilities
* Logical approach to practical problem solving
* Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require
* Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community
Key Skills/Competencies
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy
* Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to differing shift times as required
* Able to work under pressure in a fast-moving production environment
* Ability to work as part of multi-disciplined team and on own initiative
Qualifications
* Experienced electrician with an 18th Edition Wiring Regulation Certificate
* Experience of working in medium / heavy industry
* Experience of PLC systems, variable speed drives, HMIs and SCADA systems
* Experience of maintenance, repair and installation of all types of electrical systems
* Able to construct simple control panels and interpret electrical drawings
* Knowledge of OEM instruction manuals
* Knowledge of control instrumentation
* Able to demonstrate a logical approach to fault finding
* Experience of working on control equipment for pumps, hydraulic systems, pneumatics, conveyors, industrial sensors and complex production plant process systems
* UK driving licence required
* Scissor lift licence required (can be arranged)
* Cherry picker licence required (can be arranged)
* Able to work at height and in confined spaces

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