Electrician (Electrical Craft) role in Corby for Tata Steel

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Hi,

I hope you are well!

Would you be open for a discussion for an Electrician (Electrical Craft) role in Corby for the client Tata Steel?

Role: Electrician (Electrical Craft)
Location: TATA Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA
Rate: £36,779 - £37,586
(£31,982 basic plus 15% shift allowance, rising to £32,684 plus 15% shift allowance after probation)
Shifts: Rotating pattern of days, late and nights Mon-Fri.
Start: ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical assessment. (This does include a drug and alcohol test)

Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring the smooth operation of electrical systems across the plant

  • Performing planned and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime

  • Troubleshooting relay control circuits, AC/DC motors, and various types of drives

  • Conducting basic PLC fault finding on Siemens S7 300, 1200, and 1500 systems

  • Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and working with computerized maintenance management systems (MMS)

  • Contributing to plant reliability and efficiency by identifying and implementing improvement projects

  • Adhering to strict Health and Safety protocols and SSOW

  • Supporting with improvement initiatives within the department

    Essential requirements:

  • Qualified Electrician who has completed a time served apprenticeship

  • Previous experience (2+ years) within a Heavy Industrial environment

  • Ability to be fully flexible and adhere to the shift pattern

  • Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to the shifts)

  • Experience with low voltage systems, drives and PLC’s

  • Ability to fault find and conduct root cause failure analysis

  • Familiarity with SAP or equivalent system

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

  • 18th edition (desirable)

    Benefits:

  • 35 days holidays per annum

  • Annual Pay Review

  • Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance

  • One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

  • Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

    All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check

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