Electrical Technician

Control Technician

Location: Dumfries

Permanent Role

Industry: Manufacturing Maintenance

Our client is a leading global producer of PET and PEN polyester films specialising in film products and related services for markets and industries including Battery Materials, Durable Cards, Electrical Insulation and Capacitors, Flexible Electronics, Healthcare, Imaging Media, Labels, Packaging, Photovoltaics and many more. The business has approx. 2000 employees worldwide with manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific, America and Europe. The UK production site is based in Dumfries, Scotland, and the Global Research & Development Operation is based at Wilton on Teesside. We currently have vacancies at our Dumfries Site

Control Technician
Our Client have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Control Technicians to join our maintenance team.
Successful applicants will have completed a recognised apprenticeship in Control/Electrical Engineering and will preferably have experience carrying out a similar role in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities and Experience
You will,
- Become part of a flexible maintenance team required to maintain production equipment and maximize availability of the production assets through a combination of reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance methods.
- Work alongside day and shift teams, and support and mentor existing control apprentices.
- Maintain safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with the company policies.

The preferred candidates should have:
- General working knowledge of PLC systems in particular Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley would be advantageous.
- Experience of operation and integration of SCADA systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical controls related process issues.
- Knowledge of control instrumentation and systems associated with process control.
- Sound understanding of 3 phase AC distribution. Variable speed drive experience - both AC and DC
- Understanding of statutory electrical tests and inspections.
- Ability to work and communicate in a team.
- Be adaptable and flexible to support on site outside of normal working hours when required.
- Willingness to learn.

Comprehensive training & development will be given to the successful candidates.
This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday days 7.30am - 3.30pm, with a requirement to work longer shifts as business needs dictate, this may includes 12-hour day shifts, night shifts and weekend working.
This role comes with a competitive remuneration package dependent on skills and experience including optional company pension , health, dental and vision cover. Holidays entitlement is 33 days a year with the option to sell within this allocation and in addition, increase this allowance with length of service. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a valid work permit, if required.


- Annual Salary reviews based on individual performance
- Annual Bonus up to 6% - Dependant on Company Performance
- 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays (with option to sell up to 5 days)
- Company Pension contributions up to 10% (double matched)
- Full Company Sick Pay
- Increasing holiday allowance based on service - up to 5 extra days (1 per year up to 5 years)
- Private Medical, Dental and Vision Schemes.