Electrical Technician Shifts - Downstream

The Vacancy The team is a multi-disciplined maintenance team responding to breakdowns & completing planned maintenance, working 12-hour days & nights.You will provide an operational and maintenance service to the department encompassing all aspects of engineering limited only by the competency of the team; this will include work of and with the opposite trade, working alone, working with contract resource, and working with production.The team may be requested to assist across-site as required to support the business objectives. Individuals will be expected to work in all departments and gain a working knowledge of them, using the experience of the local team.Benefits39 Holiday DaysGenerous pension schemeAccess to Free ParkingRetail Discount SchemeCareer Development and TrainingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree Life Assurance & Income Protection schemesThe RoleReport to the Team Leader Engineering on all matters regarding the maintenance and operation of all plant and equipment.Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all aspects of plant and equipment on site.Self organise and prioritise work requirements and manage these accordingly and as directed by the team leader, section engineer or shift manager.Assist in developing maintenance practices and procedures to improve and maintain the plant and equipment.Pick up work, book out spares and keep records of work carried out via CMMS and update team on issues.Ensure all legalisation relating to all systems is met and records keep.Advise the team leader or section engineer of any spares used or required.Ensure that all team members adhere to the agreed procedures and systems of working at all times and report any changes that prevent you working to these standards. Have involvement in creating RA SWP & JTD’s.Complete point of work risk assessments.Provide continuity of cover on site in the event of sickness & holiday.Ensure all equipment is maintained to the required standard liaising with all members of the engineering department as required.Reduce/eliminate all forms of waste from the department operations.Deputise for Team Leader Supervise/organise multi-skilled workforce Issue permits etc Undertake on the job trainingUndertake training to learn new skills and use any training givenInvolvement in plant improvement projects RequirementsKnowledge and ExperienceA recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship (Preferably HNC but minimum ONC level or equivalent).Electrical experience of heavy manufacturing industrySound plant engineering knowledge and experience of industrial systems such as: Hydraulic systems Pumps, drives and gearboxes Heavy machinery Heat Treatment Systems Material handling & processing systems Dust extraction systems PLCs AC & DC circuits Self-starting driven individual capable of leading a small teamAbility to work with cross functional groupsStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to methodically fault find any issues to root cause and front-line rectification.Experience of working under permit systems previously or has knowledge of how permit systems operateA customer focussed attitude with an understanding of prioritisation with current resources