Shift Maintenance Electrician, Scotland

Job Description

Do you want to work for a business who pride themselves in being worldwide leaders in their respective market?

My client are the world’s largest and finest quality spinner of cashmere yarn. With an incredible family culture, they are incredibly welcoming. With their flat hierarchal system, you will always have a say and your opinions will matter regardless of rank.

With further significant investments having been made recently, they have the latest technology to enhance the performance, productivity, and consistency of the natural fibres. This in turn has propelled the business to even higher heights and they are now needing key members of staff to help drive the business forward.

We are looking for someone with At least 3 years’ experience within and manufacturing environment (or modern industrial considered), electrically qualified to a 17th or 18th Editions Regulations. You will have the ability to demonstrate a hands-on knowledge in electrical, electronics and PLC control systems. Ideally from an electrical biased background. Shift pattern is day, back and night. The successful candidate will be tasked with supporting the engineering team in reaching a higher level of standard.

Title: Shift Electrician/Maintenance Electrician/Multi-skilled Engineer

Salary: £33,000 to £38,000} plus 3k shift allowance.

Shift:
Week 1: Mon to Thu(7am to 3pm), Fri(6am to 1pm)
Week 2: Sun to Wed(11pm to 7am), Thu(11pm to 6am)
Week 3: Mon to Thu(3pm to 11pm), Fri(1pm to 8pm)

Pension Scheme: 6%

Location: Perth and Kinross

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Working to reduce plant downtime
•Troubleshoot and resolve plant and equipment faults
•Accurately and constructively carry out corrective maintenance actions
•Practice continuous improvement, innovation and pro-activeness for improved working – offering possible solutions to issues
•Install, repair, renew, test and maintain electrical installations as required, meeting all site requirements
•Carry out planned routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, corrective maintenance on site machinery
•Complete all necessary documentation and ensure it is kept up to date
•Isolation and de-isolations in accordance with permit to work code of practice
•Ensure good engineering and housekeeping procedures in all work areas
•General electrical maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities
•Supporting colleagues with project work

Qualifications and Experience:
•Qualified to industry 17th or 18th Edition.
•Qualified to City & Guilds level or above.
•Good at problem solving and fault finding
•A strong understanding and interpretation of electrical drawings and the ability to produce them.
•Hands-on knowledge of electronics, electrical and PLC control systems.
•Experienced with variable drive systems and 3-phase supplied systems.
•Carried out job risk assessments, Portable Appliance Testing, having a good understanding of health and safety
•Good decision-making skills with strong organisation skills
•Time served electrician
•An understanding of Health and Safety Legislation
•Knowledge of rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards
•Excellent verbal and written skills
•Ability to work on own initiative
•Experience of electrical maintenance gained in the manufacturing sector.

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to alan.benny@drnewitt.com or contact Alan Benny on 0131 226 5060.