Electrical Engineer role

`Role Electrical Engineer
Location Thetford, Norfolk
Working hours Monday to Friday 6am 3pm
Capacity for role Permanent position
Salary - £35,000 - £38,000 Per annum.
Our client is currently recruiting for an electrical engineer to join their busy workshop team.
Candidates will need to be flexible to duties and be flexible to working hours as overtime may be offered,
Main duties will include
? Support & Encourage H & S practices.
? Ensure all equipment and systems are operating safely, with particular emphasis on electrical systems and switching.
? Carrying out routine safety system checks (Fire Alarm & Emergency Light) and are recorded accordingly.
? Manage/oversee the testing of electrical products and systems, as well as the implementation of new electrical equipment
? Ensuring all equipment is serviced in accordance with the Company`s schedule, ensuring records of work carried out are maintained.
? Liaising with external service providers/contractors to ensure equipment not able to be serviced internally are scheduled and recorded and they are aware of their responsibilities under Health and Safety regulations.
? Both scheduled maintenance and reactive repairs should be logged, and further work required agreed.
? Provide a portfolio of critical spares and create detailed stock locations, and ensure stores stock level are sufficient to maintain the machines and ordered/requested in a timely manner when necessary.
? Supporting Senior Setters as required to ensure lines are ready for production and in routine maintenance tasks
? Ensure Senior Setters are competent in the changeovers they carry out
? Assisting in organising and maintaining full Engineering cover including Senior Setters
? Being commercially aware of Health and Safety standards and requirements, including Risk Assessments ensuring full implementation is practiced.
? Ensuring that all Codes of Practice are adhered to.
? Looking for ways to improve Engineering processes, facilities and/or machines to ensure cost savings and better efficiencies/output.
? Support the Identification and solutions to projects that will enhance the Business or Products.
? Undertaking any other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the position.
Candidate Attributes
? Engineering qualification (for example Level 3 BTEC or City and Guilds diploma) with considerable experience in an operational engineering.
? Ideally an electrical specific qualification (for example 18th Edition Electrical Regs)
? Experience of working within a manufacturing environment
? Proven hands-on experience and knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes.
? Excellent attention to detail
? Electrical fault-finding skills.
? Strong manual dexterity
? Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
? Able to work independently and as part of a team.
? Excellent communication skills
? Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills
? Ability to prioritise and to work well under pressure.
? Must be honest, hardworking, enthusiastic, and reliable.
? PLC fault finding skills would be an advantage.
Skills Required
Electrical engineer, Preventative, Maintenance, Engineering, Flexible to working hours, PLC Programming
Qualifications Required
Level 3 BTEC, 18th Edition,
Keywords
Electrical engineer, Preventative, Maintenance, Engineering, Flexible to working hours, PLC Programming,

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