Industrial Electrician / Electrical Maintenance Fitter

Due to continued expansion we require an Industrial Electrician / Electrical Maintenance Fitter to join our busy team servicing & repairing wastewater equipment for water utility companies.

The successful candidate must have experience in an engineering plant environment carrying out the following responsibilities.

This role is 40 hours / wk plus paid overtime

Responsibilities / Job Description

• Repairing and installation of industrial electrical equipment
• Fault finding down to Electrical component level
• Break down cover on a Rota basis
• Stripping and rebuilding machinery/ pumps/ heavy industrial equipment
• Planned preventative maintenance (Industrial equipment & pumps)
• Experience working on PLC's would be ideal too but not essential
• Use of initiative and good team skills is essential to succeed in this maintenance position
• Basic mechanical maintenance such as lubrication, adjustments of drive components

Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Served a recognised electrical apprenticeship
• Part One & Two City & Guilds or equivalent
• Hold C&G 2380 (IEE Wiring Regs 17^th Edition)
• C&G 2391 (Inspection & Testing) (desirable)

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound knowledge of Industrial electrical installation and maintenance
• Basic Knowledge of Health & Safety Issues in connection with the construction industry (desirable)
• Ability to record detailed and accurate repairs information relating to jobs
• Access and interpret technical instructions using mobile electronic equipment
• Ability to prioritise workload and work in a systematic and organised manner to ensure work is completed within set timescales
• Ability to carry out site inspections and compile survey reports for quotation purposes
• Carry out fault finding down to Electrical component level

Experience

• Minimum of around 5 years’ practical experience working on industrial electrical equipment
• Experience of working with a range of portable tools, small plant & equipment to enable work to be carried out
• Knowledge and experience of Programmable Logic controls within the automation industry (desirable)
• Control panel manufacture/ panel wiring and advantage (desirable)
• Commissioning and setting up of instrumentation and controls (desirable)
• Basic mechanical skills such as fitting bearings, seals and lubrication changes (desirable)

Interpersonal Skills

• Able to communicate effectively to the customer and company management
• To work as part of a team and to co-operate with other staff / trades
• Conduct the work activities in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the company

Other factors to be considered

• Must hold current valid driving licence
• Able to carry out work some distance from base which requires overnight stays
• Able to work outside on sites which are connected with wastewater (Sewage)
• Capable of working at heights from scaffold platforms, ladders or mechanical equipment (desirable)
• Undertake training and work as part of a confined space team (desirable)
• Able to participate in repairs and maintenance out of hour’s emergency service when required
• Able to carry out work tasks that involve physical strength, stamina, standing, kneeling or crouching

Benefits Package

• OTE £36,000
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Paid travel time
• 31 days holiday per year
• Pension