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Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Westlakes Recruit
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Ashford, Kent TN26 1NN

Salary

£19.5 - £20.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Westlakes Recruit is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) for a major project in Kent.
  • The role involves performing maintenance on electrical equipment, including switchgear and transformers, as well as traffic safety systems.
  • Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in a commercial or industrial setting, with high voltage (HV) experience preferred.
  • The position emphasizes a strong commitment to health and safety practices and requires the ability to work independently.
  • Salary details were not specified in the job description.

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) working on a major project for a principal contractor in Kent.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables.

  • When authorised, carry out switching on Connect Plus Services 11kV
  • Carry out Planned Maintenance and defect repair work on a range of electrical equipment which includes Switchgear, Transformers, Pumps, Fans, VSDs, lighting and associated control gear etc.
  • Repair and maintenance of the traffic safety system on the approach to the Dartford tunnels including sensors, barriers and traffic signals.
  • Read drawings and carry out fault finding and repairs without supervision
  • Carry out all type of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance work within the capacity of an Electrical Technician with or without direct supervision
  • To read drawings and carry out fault finding and repairs without supervision
  • Carry out any work of a manual, semi-skilled or skilled nature of any type of trade description (including "out of trade" work) under the instructions of the Shift Manager
  • Drive vehicles as required, for maintenance purposes
  • Ensure that all relevant Health & Safety requirements are met and safe working practices are adopted at all times.
  • Ensure that vehicles, plant and equipment are available and maintained for safe operational use.
  • Attend incidents and work safely in accordance with policies to facilitate the early clear up of hazard/incident.
  • Any other duties within the capacity of a Maintenance Technician as required by the Line Managers
  • Live the Connect Plus Services Values
  • Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
  • Support the delivery of Connect Plus Services Sustainability activities


Required skill set and previous experience/background.

  • Commercial/industrial based background
  • 415 bolts
  • HV experience anything over 1100 volts
  • Inhouse training for sign off for HV sites provided by BB
  • Power stations/rai will have HV background (Network rail for example)
  • 5 years plus experience


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