Electrical Technician

Carry out electrical repair, maintenance and provide technical support on factory equipment and services to maintain efficient operations of the plant. Responsibilities:

• Set up and make electrical adjustments to factory equipment and services, in order to maintain efficient operations.
• Identify and repair electrical faults with factory services and equipment in order to minimise down time.
• Assist when required in maintaining and establishing efficient electrical mechanical and technical operations during normal working hours & outside such hours in event of breakdown etc.
• Operate forklift truck/MEWPs to move equipment in and around plant and access various plant areas if required would be an advantage.
• Carry out installation and modification projects to maintain efficient electrical operations of factory equipment and services.
• Communicate with colleagues, supervision and liaise with other departments to maintain efficient operations.
• Comply with company health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment using OTPA, Risk Assessment and Bsafe systems to record results.
• Work & comply to current IEE regulations

Required skills / qualifications: Time served fully qualified Mechanical Engineer

Good working understanding of electrical and electronic principles.

• Wiring
• Measurement
• Fault finding

Understanding of technical drawings.

Understanding of control systems and operation of:

• Utility services & electrical distribution
• Batch plant
• Forming

Understanding of terminology relating to container defects.

Understanding of factory service operation.

What we offer

• Salary based on Grade 8 of the harmonised pay scales. Salary minimum £38,000 - £40,892 max
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Monday to Friday working, condensed hours where appropriate, plus 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual's aspirations and business opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period

Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.