Electrical Maintenance Technician

We are looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Technician at our cable manufacturing site on Wrexham Industrial Estate. Working on a 4on/4off shift pattern, 2 days and then 2 nights (7am-7pm/7pm-7am) with an 18 day break every 10 weeks or 7 blocks worked. Average working week of 36.5 hours. Staggered 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, 2 days then 2 nights (7am-7pm/7pm – 7am). Every 10 weeks or 7 blocks on, there is an 18 day break. There are 5 x 18 day breaks within the rostered year. Christmas shutdown. Flexi shift accrual/2 additional optional shifts available.

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary - only work on average 36.5 hours per week
• Overtime Opportunities available - time and a half and then double time paid on Saturday (after 4 hours at x1.5) and all day Sunday. Opportunity to earn in excess of £60k pa with overtime.
• Westfield Healthcare cash plan scheme for reimbursement of Dental, Opticians, Therapy treatment (Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Osteopathy and Chiropractic treatment).
• 24 hour counselling and advice line, face to face counselling, MRI, CT and PET Scanning Services.
• Westfield Rewards - receive discounts off major high street retailers, including cash back and top cards.
• EE Perks mobile discounts - receive 20% off monthly EE plans with up to 5 discount codes that can be shared with friends and family.
• Yes Share Scheme - option to purchase shares in Prysmian and receive free shares.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - obtain a bike and/or accessories whilst making tax and NI savings.
• Competitive Defined Contributory Pension - up to 8% contribution by the company.
• Life Assurance - up to 6 times your annual salary.
• NovaLease - Lease an electric or hybrid car at discounted rates.
• Vitality app - Get rewarded for staying active and receive discounts off gym memberships.
• Free Flu Jabs for all employees and family members.
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Paternity Policy - 10 days full pay.
• Enhanced Maternity Policy - 16 weeks full pay.
• Baby Bonus - £4000 in 3 instalments following birth of child.
• NEW - MetLife including GP24 (Virtual GP service for you and your household).
• Everest Funeral Concierge (Will prep service, Digital vault for storing personal information, funeral planning tools, funeral concierge service).
• Bereavement and Probate Service and EAP WISDOM App (Wellbeing 24/7 counselling service, trained legal advisors, financial and debt management information, speak to qualified nurses, sign up for webinars and additional health support).

Qualifications/Experience:

• Electrical PLC, Instrumentation and Electronic drives.
• Using software to interface or diagnose faults on plant and machinery.
• Maintenance on large AC and DC motors.
• Machine and Plant lock off procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Risk assessment and safety awareness, guarding of machinery legislation.
• Developing and implementing modifications to improve reliability of plant and machinery.
• Working as a team with manufacturing and maintenance colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Working to a continuous shift pattern with necessary overtime to cover holidays.
• Adherence to Health & Safety with absolute priority.
• Lifting and handling plant and machinery components using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• MS Office or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Minimum of BTEC ONC level in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or proven experience.

The Person:

• Time served with experience in all aspects of electrical maintenance engineering.
• Completed a recognised, certificated industrial apprenticeship in Electrical Maintenance.
• Significant experience in an industrial maintenance field.
• Self-starter, proactive, prepared to take the initiative and work without direct supervision.
• Work well under pressure.
• Practical approach.
• Team player.
• Flexible attitude to overtime and shift cover.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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