Electrical Technician in Havering, Greater London

We are recruiting for our prestigious client based in Rainham, Essex. This is an exciting new role created through company growth & expansion. The ideal candidate will be mentored to become a Production Manager within the facility. It would ideally suit someone from a manufacturing background, but this is not essential, as attitude, aptitude, and willingness to learn count for more!

Purpose

To undertake a structured development programme to gain full operational competence across all production departments, with the objective of progressing into a Production Management role.

Role Overview

The role includes responsibility for Health & Safety coordination and requires the postholder to provide competent electrical cover for the Engineering Manager (electrical duties only) during periods of absence, ensuring safe and compliant operation of plant and equipment. The role reports to the Director of Operations and the Managing Director.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Training & Operational Development: Participate in a structured departmental rotation programme (approximately 3 months per department), develop a comprehensive understanding of all production processes, including both traditional/manual systems and modern automated equipment, support the day‑to‑day management of production operations to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets, support the department supervisors with day‑to‑day people management.
• Production & Operational Support: Assist in planning and coordinating production activities, monitor performance against KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives, liaise with production, engineering, and other departments to ensure effective communication and workflow.
• Health & Safety: Act as Health & Safety Coordinator for the site, ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and internal policies, conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations as required, maintain accurate and up‑to‑date Health & Safety records and documentation.
• Electrical Responsibility: Provide electrical support and oversight in the absence of the Engineering Manager.
• Administration & Compliance: Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and compliance records, complete reports, documentation, and internal communications in a timely manner, support audits and ensure documentation is maintained to required standards.

Training and Development

• Structured cross‑departmental training programme.
• Formal management development training.
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring from senior management.

General Conditions

You will work 40 hours per week, typically from 8:00 – 16:30 (two breaks of 15 minutes plus a 30‑minute lunch break). Additional duties may be required as dictated by business needs.

Personal Specification

Essential Criteria

• Electrical qualification to Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable ability to undertake electrical responsibilities safely and competently.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work across a mixed‑technology environment (legacy and modern equipment).

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Planning and organisational ability.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Adaptability & willingness to learn.
• Accountability, particularly in relation to safety‑critical responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to undertake training across all departments.
• Flexibility to meet business needs.
• Commitment to maintaining exacting standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Remuneration and Benefits

In return for your skills, commitment, and experience, our client is offering a competitive salary, excellent working conditions, work‑life balance, and real career prospects.