Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (Shift)

Job Description

As an E&I Technician, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance of electrical equipment and troubleshooting circuit problems including to install, rebuild, commission or repair electrical equipment as needed. Whilst on shift you will be required to assist with all service calls.
• Working closely within the operating area you’re assigned to, providing insights into the work team to ensure that business goals are achieved. Proactively assisting operations technicians in troubleshooting and emergency repairs as well as to support and learn Mechanical Maintenance skills and tasks as necessary.
• Safety is a priority at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. You will be responsible for your personal safety as well as assisting where you can with the safety of other team members and contractors. This includes ensuring all safety rules and safe work procedures are followed, reporting near misses, and maintaining housekeeping.
• Productivity and Reliability: you will need to safely troubleshoot issues by reading logic in PLCs and other control equipment, use diagnostic equipment and troubleshoot issues related to production machine coordinated drives. You will also need to maintain the SAP Plan Maintenance System, including following all computer based and paper processes for work order completion and documentation.

This role is shift based, meaning you will be required to work a 12-hour shift pattern, with a mixture of both days and nights.

What we offer you

• Competitive Salary: The starting salary for this role is £49,171 per annum, with opportunity to grow to £54,281 in the same role and an additional shift premium of £173 per week. Every [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] employee’s salary is reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: The Company will contribute double the amount you contribute towards your pension savings, up to a maximum company contribution of 14% of your pensionable pay.
• Annual Leave: You will start with 25 days' annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service up to 30 days.
• 1-4-1 Shares: For every share that you purchase, the Company will purchase a share on your behalf. You can contribute up to 2.5% of your salary into the 1-4-1 Share Plan, up to a maximum of £150 a month.
• Private Medical Insurance: Our Private Medical Insurance Plan, currently delivered by AXA Health, provides eligible employees with access to private medical treatment.
• Great Working Environment: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has had operations in West Thurrock since the 1940s. On-site we offer a friendly work environment with free onsite gym, discounted restaurant, free parking, Occupational Health support, local events and more.

Job Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are qualified to a minimum of ONC/C&G Part III or HNC/NVQ Level 3 in an Electrical Engineering time-served apprenticeship.
• Have proven electrical experience in either process or a production environment in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods or similar industry.
• Have electrical experience in the following manufacturing processes including, but not limited to PLC (Allen Bradley preferably) control systems, SCADA systems, instrumentation and 415v motor control circuits.
• Have high level of accountability coupled with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
• Are willing to suggest and implement changes that will improve systems, work processes and equipment reliability.
• Fluent ability to communicate in English.

Right to Work

For this role, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are willing to provide sponsorship to those who require a visa to live and work in the UK, subject to meeting all the necessary Home Office requirements. Full details on visa restrictions can be found on the Home Office website. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment.

Equal Opportunity

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] #weseeequal. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation.