Your new company
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Department Electrician to join a busy plant department, supporting both workshop and field-based operations.This is a varied position involving the inspection, testing, advanced fault diagnosis, servicing, repair, rigging and de-rigging of specialist plant equipment. You will work both within the plant workshop and across construction sites, ensuring equipment remains safe, compliant and operational.
Your new role
- Carry out electrical inspections, servicing, maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and control-system faults.
- Attend construction sites to investigate breakdowns and complete repairs.
- Support the rigging and de-rigging of plant and associated equipment.
- Inspect, test and calibrate piling plant equipment to required operational standards.
- Install new electrical components and retrofit existing systems to improve performance and reliability.
- Complete relevant inspection, maintenance and repair documentation.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with safe systems of work and permit procedures.
- Maintain compliance with PUWER, LOLER and COSHH requirements.
- Work closely with supervisors, planners, site teams and suppliers to prioritise repairs and maintenance.
- Arrange replacement parts and specialist services where required.
- Assist with out-of-hours call-outs and site attendance when required.
What you'll need to succeed
- City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- 2391-52 Inspection & Testing
- Good knowledge and experience of plant electrics
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work safely around heavy plant and machinery
- Ability to obtain an ECS card if you do not already hold one
- Flexible approach to working hours and site requirements
- Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider plant and site team
What you'll get in return
- Permanent opportunity within a specialist plant department
- Varied workshop and field-based role
- Opportunity to work with specialist construction and piling equipment
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing support
- Employee assistance programme
- Professional development opportunities
- Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave
- 37 hours a week
What you need to do now
If you're an experienced electrician with a background in plant, heavy machinery, construction equipment or industrial maintenance and you're looking for a varied role combining workshop and field-based work, we'd like to hear from you.Apply today with an up-to-date CV for further information.
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