Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job description: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
The Company
Southampton based manufacturer of flexible packaging. A privately owned family run company with a 40+ year trading history in the UK. Continued year on year growth, despite current economic climate. Regarded throughout our industry as a top tier manufacturer, supplying many household names both in the UK and across the globe.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Require a full time Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. Experience in manufacturing preferred but not essential. Applicants must be willing to work shifts. Rate of pay will depend on experience.
The main responsibilities include:
* Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
* Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring and components.
* Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
* Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, pumps and electrical control systems.
* Liaise with Senior Management and Directors.
* Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices.
* Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
* May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
The Candidate
* Ideally will have experience in a similar role, preferably within a FMCG / highly controlled environment.
* Should hold 17th edition Wiring Regulations Electrical and C&G 2391-10/2392-10 Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations – Level 3 or 17th edition Wiring Regulations Electrical and C&G 2394/2395 Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations – Level 3.
* Should have served time as an apprenticeship or followed a recognised formal training programme and completed at least additional experience in a related industry environment.
* Able to read and interpret technical documentation.
* Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimum supervision.
* Good technical ability relating to automation, both hardware and software.
* Must have proven record of good timekeeping and attendance record, be able to work as a team and interact with other members of staff.
* Able to follow instructions and complete documentation if required.
* Practical problem solver and quick learner and a reasonable standard of education.
* Positive and enthusiastic approach.
* Be able to work as part of a team.
* Able to carry out manual work. Including some heavy lifting.
* Must be willing to work shifts (4 on / 4 off) including nights.
Other:
* This role will offer excellent opportunities for career development and will provide an ideal chance for you to showcase your experience.
* The role is permanent and will be shift based.
* Flexible salary depending on experience.
Benefits:
* - £50 weekly shift attendance bonus (conditions apply).
* - £500 sign on bonus after successful completion of probation period.
* - Employee referral scheme per referred employee up to £500 (T&Cs apply).
* - 1 extra days’ holiday for each completed year of service up to 5 maximum days.
* - Health Cash Plan including dental, optical, health screening, prescription, medical and well-being (T&Cs apply).
* - Gym membership discounts.
* - 8 hours extra pay on your birthday.
* - Free in-house meal voucher on your birthday.
* - Free uniform & free laundry.
* - NEST Contributory pension.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.62 - £19.50 per hour
Experience: Electrical Engineering: 1 year (Required)