The Recruitment Group are hiring for a Maintenance Electrician in Hoveringham. The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for the safe electrical maintenance; repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems to also ensure so far is as reasonably practicable that plant & equipment remains operational. To ensure that all plant & equipment is serviced in accordance with the sites planned preventative maintenance schedules.

As part of a small maintenance team, working on a three-tier rotating 8-hour shift pattern including night shift working. Mid-week and Weekend overtime expected. You will be required to undertake all aspects of electrical repairs.

Duties & Responsibilities

As part of a small team you will need to work on your own initiative taking decisions as the need arises this will include electrical repairs and some basic mechanical operator roles (provided competent and authorised)
It will be part of your function to understand the systems operation, its components and be able to diagnose faults and repair them
To achieve this, you may be required to attend training in some specialist areas.
Ensure that all maintenance tasks are completed to high standard to protect the company assets.
Complete planned preventative maintenance schedules and ensure where possible that the manufactures guidance maintenance procedures are followed.
Ensuring that a safe standard of housekeeping is always maintained (adopting a clean as you go policy)
Carry out periodic plant & equipment inspections according to current legislation
Compliance with all Health Safety and Environmental Regulations
To advise the appropriate manager immediately of any mechanical defects discovered.
Ensure that PPE issued, is kept and maintained in good condition.
Other duties as delegated by management.
To assist in working weekends on a rotation basis particularly during busy periods resulting in weekend manufacturing.

The Candidate

Previous experience of working as part of a team
Experience of working in a heavy industry factory environment would be advantageous
The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and be able to work on their own initiative when called upon
Ideally Trained to IOSH Managing Safely standards
Preferred working at height experience
IPAF advantageous (3A/3B)
FLT up to 5T counter-balance advantageous

The role holder is expected:

to ensure that all the business/operations are performed in accordance with instructions and procedures and in such a way so as to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place.
to comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to observe the requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation
to update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and to attend training/development courses as and when required
to comply will all aspects of the HR Policies and Procedures of the Company

Education & Qualification

Time served qualification in an Electrical Engineering discipline e.g. apprenticeship:

Electrical

City and Guilds Level 3 / BTEC or equivalent
BS7671 – 17th Edition or later

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