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Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Corbridge, Northumberland
Salary: £37,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience and on-call rota participation)
Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00am - 16:00pm
- Friday: 08:00am - 15:00pm
- 39 hours per week with the potential to join the on-call rota.
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role:
We are currently seeking skilled Electrical Engineers to join our dynamic maintenance team. This role is primarily a day shift position, providing consistent hours with the opportunity to participate in our on-call rota system, which increases earning potential.
Job Description:
Qualifications:
- Time-served Electrical Engineer with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or above.
Experience:
- Experience in a maintenance environment. Experience in medium to heavy engineering is advantageous.
Skills:
- Proficiency in working with 3-phase motors and machinery, including fault finding, testing, and inspection.
- Essential controls experience with inverters, PLCs, and process controls, including excellent fault-finding skills and some programming skills.
- Competence in electrical installation work, including lighting and containment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform both reactive and proactive maintenance on all LV plant and machinery.
- Conduct maintenance checks and planned maintenance during shutdown periods.
- Repair and correct all LV electrical installations, such as lighting and sockets.
- Participate in the on-call rota after completing a probationary period and skill lead time.
- Provide timely and efficient response to emergency call-outs, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Work collaboratively with the team to achieve operational excellence.
Shifts and Pay:
Day Shift:
- £18.30 per hour, equating to approximately £37,100 per year.
On-Call Rota:
- Once on the rota, pay increases to £39,770 per year, with the on-call system rotating over a 6-week period.
- Overtime is paid at 1.5x the hourly rate Monday to Saturday, and double time on Sundays.
- Additional £20 per night retainer during on-call weeks, plus mileage reimbursement.
Benefits:
- Weekly pay schedule.
- Personal appearance bonus of up to £525 annually for no absenteeism.
- Mileage reimbursement at 40p per mile for cars over 1.4L and 34p for smaller vehicles.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training and support.
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If this Electrical Engineer role sounds of interest click apply to send your CV, or please call Kirk at MDE Bristol.
