At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical testing and maintenance to keep production running smoothly.
- Company: Join IFF, a global leader in flavours and fragrances with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Gain ongoing training, career growth, and work in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to innovative projects in a global company.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Electrical Technician qualification or working towards it, with experience in industrial systems.
The predicted salary is between 30708 - 38708 £ per year.
Job Summary
Looking for an on-site role where your electrical skills can help keep production IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Global Operations: From procurement to supply chain, we deliver quality, safety, efficiency, operational excellence and sustainability across the full value chain.
The role is based in Girvan, Scotland (on-site role).
Join our skilled, results-driven, practical, analytical and solution-oriented site maintenance and engineering team, where your work will help keep equipment reliable, processes safe and production running efficiently while driving continuous performance improvements.
Your potential is our inspiration.
- Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Carry out routine electrical testing, including Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Residual Current Device (RCD) testing.
- Complete planned maintenance tasks on industrial processing equipment and related site services.
- Respond to equipment issues and breakdowns, identifying faults and resolving them safely and efficiently.
- Drive reliability improvements by identifying recurring issues and helping reduce unplanned downtime.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, completed work and follow-up actions.
- Work to high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping in a food and pharmaceutical production environment.
- Communicate clearly with engineering, technical, quality and production teams to support effective problem solving.
- Contribute to improvement projects, including capital projects, energy-saving initiatives and automation-related activities.
- What Makes You the Right Fit
- Qualified or working towards qualification as an Electrical Technician through HNC, NVQ, SVQ3 or City & Guilds pathways.
- Experience with industrial electrical systems, maintenance activities and safe working practices.
- Strong fault-finding capability and ability to install, modify or optimize equipment performance when needed.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and perform effectively in a manufacturing environment.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience using SAP PM or another Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Interest in developing expertise in industrial automation, controls and process reliability.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, technical, quality and production teams.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience within food, pharmaceutical or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and industrial automation systems.
- Knowledge of BS7671:2018 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to work with diverse industrial equipment and modern manufacturing technologies.
- Ongoing training and development in electrical engineering and industrial automation.
- Exposure to capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives and energy-saving programs.
- Supportive and safety-focused working environment.
- Career growth opportunities within a global manufacturing organization.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.
At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.
We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status.
We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
- Visit
- IFF. com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Electrical Technician employer: IFF
IFF is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for those passionate about sensory evaluation and flavor assessment. Located in Haverhill, UK, employees benefit from hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art sensory laboratory, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the food industry. Join us to be part of a global leader committed to innovation and sustainability, where your unique contributions are valued and celebrated.
