Maintenance Electrician

Our client is an established manufacturer of standard and bespoke profiles, with over 30 years of industry experience. Based near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, the company invests in its people, technology and equipment to maintain high standards of quality and production.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Maintenance Electrician to join the small team and help maintain the reliability, safety and performance of the manufacturing equipment and facilities.

Working standard days with flexible working hours of either an 8am or 9am start time and a package for the Maintenance Electrician includes:

• Salary of £38,000 - £44,000 depending on experience 
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 + 8 days bank holiday (15 floating days) 
• 2-week Christmas shut down 
• Free on-site parking

As Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs across a range of production machinery and site equipment. Working in a varied manufacturing environment, you will have the opportunity to work across a range of 14 different machines, electrical systems and engineering equipment.

Key Responsibilities for the Maintenance Electrician: 

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out effective fault-finding.
• Maintain and repair motors, control panels, sensors, wiring and associated electrical systems.
• Work on a varied range of manufacturing machinery, including extrusion equipment and tooling machinery.
• Inspect electrical installations and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Assist with the maintenance of the site's 400A busbar system, where appropriately qualified and authorised.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report recurring faults.
• Follow health and safety procedures and relevant electrical regulations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Electrician, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery and electrical control systems.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Relevant electrical qualifications and experience working safely on industrial electrical systems.

This opportunity is commutable from Derby, Matlock, Uttoxeter and Leek. 
 

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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