Description
We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our Engineering team at the GSK Irvine site.
As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital part in keeping our operations running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. You will perform routine maintenance, testing, and fault diagnosis across a diverse range of electrical systems and support the commissioning of new project installations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and test a wide range of electrical installations and equipment to ensure ongoing safety and quality compliance.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex electrical equipment and system faults, escalating issues where necessary to optimize production performance.
- Inspect electrical systems routinely to verify correct, efficient, and safe operation.
- Support the installation, operational testing, and performance verification of new project equipment as part of commissioning and validation.
- Accurately record and report all maintenance activities to maintain a clear audit trail and provide documented evidence for analysis.
- Strictly adhere to site safety procedures and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
- Provide coaching and guidance to apprentices and junior technicians to support their technical growth and development.
- Conduct thorough job handovers to ensure status updates and critical details are clearly communicated to appropriate personnel.
About You:
This role is ideal for a self-motivated Maintenance Electrician with proven experience in a manufacturing environment. You are resilient, calm under pressure, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Basic Qualifications:
- Relevant electrical engineering qualification (e.g., recognised engineering apprenticeship and education to NVQ level 3 and/or HNC).
- Strong experience of Electrical maintenance (ideally from a highly regulated industry).
- Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience installing and maintaining electrical equipment in hazardous areas (CompEx certified or equivalent).
- Hands-on experience with electric motor overhauls.
- Knowledge and practical experience with precision motor laser alignment.
- Familiarity with enterprise software systems (e.g., ERP / SAP / Transform).
- Demonstrated track record of delivering continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
Benefits:
- Competitive base Salary
- Annual bonus based on company performance
- Opportunities to partake in on the job training courses
- Opportunities for support for professional development and chartership (GSK are accredited by IET, IMechE, IChemE and other professional bodies)
- Access to healthcare and wellbeing programmes
- Employee recognition programmes