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Title: Electrician (Electrical Craft Technician)

Location: Corby, Northampton

Shift: Monday - Friday (Rotating pattern of days, lates and nights)

Salary: Circa £36,000 - £38,000 per annum (including shift allowance)

The Company:

We are undergoing substantial investment and development to drive the organisation's mission of being a sustainable metal provider. The successful applicant will be a time served Electrician who has worked in heavy industry, carrying out maintenance craft work.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the smooth operation and maintenance of the plant's electrical systems.
Perform planned and reactive maintenance to reduce downtime.
Troubleshoot electrical issues with AC/DC motors, drives, and relay control circuits.
Handle basic PLC fault finding on Siemens S7 systems (300, 1200, and 1500).
Read electrical schematics and use computerized maintenance management systems (MMS).
Propose and implement improvement projects to enhance plant reliability and efficiency.
Strictly follow all Health and Safety protocols and SSOW.
Support departmental improvement initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience:

Qualified Electrician with a completed apprenticeship and at least 2 years of experience in a heavy industrial setting.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and perform root cause failure analysis.
Experience with low-voltage systems, drives, and PLCs.
Familiarity with SAP or a similar computerized system.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
In-depth knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.
Must have a driving license and a vehicle and be available for flexible shifts.
18th Edition certification (desired)

Benefits:

Generous holiday allowance: 35 days of annual leave.
Performance-based bonuses: Quarterly bonus scheme linked to company performance.
Strong pension plan: A leading defined contribution scheme with a 10% employer contribution.
Wellness and financial support: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
Employee discounts: Includes deals with companies like Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover.
Career development: Opportunities for internal progression and fully funded training and courses to support your growth.
Annual pay review.

Job Titles: Electrician, Electrical Technician, Multiskilled Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Automation Technician, Electrical Craftsman.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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