Electrical Maintenance Technician

We are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Masons MRF Facility in Suffolk. As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for effectively and efficiently responding to all electrical engineering and operational maintenance requirements, as directed by the Engineering Supervisor, to minimise downtime and ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant and machinery.

Your core responsibilities:

• Comply fully with all safety instructions, policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and all others present.
• Supervise contractors where necessary, ensuring all electrical work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Support the Engineering Supervisor in developing the skills and abilities of other team members.
• Carry out electrical fault finding and problem-solving activities on plant and machinery, identifying faults and implementing effective repairs.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs across all electrical equipment on site.
• Proactively identify potential electrical failures and improvement opportunities to prevent future breakdowns and improve plant reliability.
• Carry out maintenance, testing and repairs on motors, control panels, electrical systems, sensors and associated plant equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve faults relating to electrical circuits, control systems, motors and instrumentation.
• Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of conveyor systems and associated electrical equipment.
• Use the CMMS in accordance with company procedures, ensuring maintenance activities, equipment history, work requests and material usage are accurately recorded.
• Maintain the workplace, tools and engineering facilities to prevent hazards and promote effective engineering practices.

Essential requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in an electrical maintenance engineering role within an industrial, manufacturing or processing environment.
• Experience with electrical fault finding, testing and maintenance of industrial plant and machinery.
• Good understanding of electrical control systems, motors, sensors and instrumentation.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical faults effectively and safely.

Benefits:

• Ongoing career development, training and coaching.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Life cover.