Shift Electrican

As the largest integrated forestry business in the UK, and a member of Binderholz - Europe’s leading timber processing operation - BSW Group is a rapidly developing multi-site business, with a turnover in excess of £650m and operations spanning forestry, sawmilling, timber manufacturing and energy.

With 6 sawmills in the UK and one in Latvia, BSW Timber manufacture and supply a wide range of quality sawn products for a variety of industries. As a Group, we’re constantly working together to create a sustainable future for British forests and woodlands.

**Shift Electrician**:
**Based Dalbeattie, DG5 4PL**:
**Rotating Shifts 24/7 (42 Average hours p/w)**:
Working alongside a team of Engineers, under the leadership of our Engineering Manager you will be responsible for providing a prompt and responsive fault diagnosis and repair service throughout the sawmill & undertaking routine mechanical maintenance, across a range of plant and machinery.

**_Specifically, some responsibilities of a Shift Electrician include: _**
- Troubleshooting and testing equipment, controls, and software.
- Repairing Mechanical, Pneumatic and Electromechanical Machinery.
- Undertaking a variety of preventative and reactive maintenance duties.
- Installation of machine parts such as valves, pumps, and motors.
- Carrying out planned maintenance checks, finding and fixing any faults.
- Responding to emergency breakdowns on our production lines.
- Identifying solutions that will improve systems efficiency and reduce costs.

**_About You:_**

Alongside your solid background in electrical engineering, preferably gained within a manufacturing environment, you are confident in working alone or alongside a team. You’ll be technically minded and hold your work to a high level. In addition, you’ll have:

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good understanding of computer-based systems and software.
- A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Problem solving skills.
- The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment.
- Experience of PLC systems.
- Ideally hold C&G 17th or 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualifications (or equivalent).

In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:

- Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
- Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more
- Confidential 24/7 support with the Well-being hub.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Funded learning and career development opportunities.
- Company provided Life Assurance policy.

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