Electrician in Blyth

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you! At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for. As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

Reporting to the Facilities Manager (Blyth), the role has responsibility for the delivery of effective and efficient preventative and reactive maintenance, repair and project support to all electrical building services, electrical / electronic systems and equipment under the control of the Estates and Facilities function at the Blyth site, as part of the FM Operations Team. This includes:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) - Perform PPM activities and maintain a high level of SLA compliance >90% – coordinating with end user for equipment access. Work with Facilities Operations Team to ensure routine checks and maintenance activities are conducted and recorded correctly in the specific time.
• Reactive Maintenance & Repair - Perform reactive maintenance & repair activities and maintain a high level of SLA compliance >90% - coordinating with end user for equipment access. Liaise with external suppliers and specialists to fault find and support equipment reliability. Ensure full and timely reporting of all major breakdowns, significant problems, repair. Attend meetings to provide technical support on breakdowns or work arounds when equipment has failed – dates for when countermeasure will be put in place and improved Maintenance techniques.
• Project Support - Undertake Project work which will involve machine moves, installations, upgrades, and improvements.
• Continuous Improvement - Utilize root cause analysis and complete breakdown reports to determine root cause and put forward to Electrical Systems Manager (ESM), suggestions for modified maintenance strategies to improve reliability. Identify and implement Projects to increase energy efficiency, sustainability, reliability, and uptime. Review processes, procedures, systems, paperwork, etc. in own area and make suggestions for improvement. Participate in training and development opportunities to keep knowledge abreast with technology. Assist with mentoring, training and guidance of apprentices and other members of staff as required.
• Administration & Record Keeping - Maintain records of all Maintenance work – In-house breakdowns, corrective work and external contracted work from OEM suppliers and specialists – utilize the CAFM system to ensure records and history is updated frequently and following all work. Set up spares system for new and existing equipment, preventative maintenance records and routine user checks for FM operation team. Control electrical spares for area of responsibility – sourcing, ordering, and organizing and storing. Provide any details of any new equipment to ESM. Take responsibility for 6S and housekeeping in own workshop and other areas shared areas by rota – 6S target >85%.
• Other - Ensure all work is carried out to H&S standards – Lock out tag out (LOTO), Permit to work (PTW) for both Contractors and Draeger personnel, all equipment requiring PSSR inspections are coordinated to ensure compliance within inspection date. Provide out of hours maintenance support on call by rota. On call (by rota) 365 days of the year as part of a 4–5-person team. Occasional offsite travel to visit equipment providers, training, or equipment inspections.

The tasks and responsibilities above are typical of the duties the postholder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time. All expectations, tasks and responsibilities of this role relate to all Dräger Group entities in UK and Ireland.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.

Reporting Relationships

Manager - Facilities Manager (Blyth) – administratively Electrical Systems Manager - professionally. Size of team/environment - Part of a 13 person UK Estates & Facilities Management team and specifically, part of a 7 person FM Operations team based at Blyth.

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ diploma in installing Electrotechnical Systems & Equipment (Buildings, Structure and the Environment), or; Completion of a Level 3 electrotechnical apprenticeship in Electrical Installation.
• H&S Qualification - IOSH preferred.
• IEE 18th edition required.

Desirable

• City and Guilds 2377 (Portable Appliance Testing) required.
• City and Guilds 2330-07 Certificate in Electro-technical Technology - Installation (Buildings and Structures) or City and Guilds 2330-08 Certificate in Electro-technical Technology - Electrical Maintenance are desirable.

Related Experience

• Extensive knowledge and experience of carrying out electrical installation and maintenance in a facilities/building service environment.
• Knowledge of current regulations and standards relevant to electrical / electronic building services and systems.

Desirable

• Experience of working with VSS, IDS, Fire Detection and BMS systems.
• Experience of working within Safe Systems of Work and use of LOTO and Permit to Work systems.

Skills, Special Competencies

• Able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days.
• Flexi scheme.
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers.
• Cycle to Work.
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%.
• Charity Giving scheme.

We are open to flexible working and will consider a range of options, including adjustments to working hours, patterns, and location, depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to discuss them with us as part of the application process.

Dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow. We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All are welcome to apply!