Maintenance Electrician

Our client, part of a highly successful, diversified group of international agri-businesses in Northern Ireland, is looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Electrician to work Day Shift (Mon – Fri).

The successful candidate will work as part of a close knit ream and will have ample opportunity to learn, grow and develop as a £multi-million investment project is underway at the site. You will provide assistance with planned maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs, including:

• Day to day electrical maintenance & fault finding/repairs – PLCs (SCADA) motors, broken/damaged cables etc.
• Have a good mechanical knowledge – aligning elevators, chain and belt conveyors, dust filtration units etc
• Assist with the installation of new equipment
• Maintain accurate records and complete in-depth handovers

Ideal candidates will:

• Have completed an approved apprenticeship with the relevant Level 3 Mech/Elec or Electrical qualification.
• Have at least 5 years’ post apprenticeship experience in a mechanical and/or electrical hands-on maintenance or engineering role
• Experienced in fault-finding and repair of PLCs, safety circuits, control circuits, SCADA controlled equipment, variable speed drives etc.
• Have experience and knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Hours:
  Day shift only! Mon – Thurs 0800 – 1700 and 0800 – 1600 Friday (39 hrs/week)
• Attractive salary and premium overtime rates – earnings mid £40s very achievable!
• Some weekend working – but not every weekend and only to provide holiday cover etc.
• Attractive bonuses paid 3 times per year

Candidates are therefore able to earn a considerable package!

NB:
Candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK.