Maintenance Electrician

Job Introduction

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future. 

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join our team based at Tarmac Stowfield Quarry and Asphalt Plant, Coleford. Working 40hrs per week Monday to Friday plus overtime. This role is easily accessible from Monmouth, Cinderford, Lydney, Gloucester, Chepstow, Newport and the surrounding areas. 

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. 

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the role of Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for undertaking plant maintenance, repairs and improvements to ensure maximum reliability of all plant associated areas and to assist team members in all aspects of plant operation. 

Your responsibilities as the Maintenance Electrician will include: 

Respond to plant breakdowns, when necessary and be responsible for the correct and efficient repair of equipment keeping downtime to a minimum with timely and safe adherence to the maintenance plan whilst complying to all relevant statutory legislation and the internal company Safety, Health and Environmental standards 

Continue to improve plant performance whilst maintaining safety, maintenance and asset reliability 

In support of the maintenance and operations functions, you will utilise documents, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated guidelines for the safe and efficient maintenance of equipment within the Electrical Engineering department as appropriate 

The Ideal Candidate

The idea candidate for the role of Maintenance Electrician will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision. You should also demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment.

Suitable candidates for the role of Maintenance Electrician will have: 

Level 3 Apprentice trained Electrician and ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering 

17th Edition - BS I.E.E Regulations and Legislation as a minimum (18th Edition preferred) 

Testing & Inspection qualification (preferred) 

Experience of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodology and Continuous Improvement

Working knowledge of relevant electrical and control engineering maintenance principles and practices, and experience of working in a relevant heavy engineering industry 

Working knowledge and experience of Industrial Low Voltage power distribution systems

Good working understanding of PLC’s and use of associated tools and techniques for interrogation of software 

Knowledge and understanding the operation of AC Drives and Motors 

Knowledgeable in the area of Pre Planned Maintenance 

Experience in working with a Computer Maintenance Management System 

Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode & Effect Analysis tools/techniques 

Ability to design simple electrical systems and draw schematic diagrams then transfer the information into practical use 

Ability to perform electrical statutory tests and inspections and understand safe use of electrical test and measuring instruments 

An understanding of mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics and understand National and International codes and symbols used on drawings and specifications 

Ability to learn Health and Safety rules applicable to each department regarding their own and other operators’ safety 

Why Us

Along with the role of  Maintenance Electrician  we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.

Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice

Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause 

Training and development opportunities

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