Electrical Apprentice

Smith Anderson have been manufacturing in Scotland since 1859, now operating from our custom built facility in Kirkcaldy we produce over 60 million paper bags per week. We take great pride in supplying market leaders in Quick Service Restaurants, Bakery Chains, Pharmacy Groups, and National Distributors throughout Europe.

Our 250 employees are fully committed to delivering our corporate vision - to be Europe’s leading provider of paper packaging solutions, with a focus on innovation and service.

We are currently looking to recruit a bright, enthusiastic, reliable individual to join our dedicated engineering team and train as electrical/mechanical engineer.

As an apprentice you will work towards a qualification this will be achieved through a combination of technical training/support from Fife College as well as on the job training and development by working with a qualified electrical/mechanical engineer in the workplace.

In addition to this you will learn about Smith Anderson and all our manufacturing /printing processes as well as understanding and supporting our drive towards world class manufacturing and ensuring we reliably meet the needs of our trusted, loyal customer base.

**JOB OVERVIEW**

You will work under the supervision of commissioned electrician and/or mechanical engineers, to acquire first-hand on the job experience as well as attend College to gain a formal qualification.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Install, maintain and repair systems and equipment.
- Identify maintenance risks on equipment.
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults
- Clean, adjust and repair systems.
- Perform repairs promptly and efficiently.
- Keeping daily logs and records of all maintenance functions.
- Reads, interprets and executes drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications
- Tests electrical equipment and parts for continuity, voltage and resistance.
- Installs repairs or replaces AC/DC motors and drives, transformers, motors, starters, relays and hydraulic electrical controls.
- Installs repairs, or replaces electrical wiring receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and line assemblies, lighting and alternative electrical parts
- Undertakes preventive maintenance and testing of electrical systems
- Installs electrical circuits, as well as panels, conduit, protecting devices, switches and equipment.
- Works on electrical/mechanical failures and replaces components wherever production time is affected.
- Conducts preventative and maintenance programs, and also keeps maintenance records.
- May install, maintain and calibrate equipment and connected devices
- Ensure compliance with standards and procedures of industry, Safety Manual and abide by Health and Safety rules.

Please note you will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for interview.

Pay: From £6.40 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Work Location: In person