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Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading O&M provider to recruit an Electrical Technician for its Energy from Waste power plant in Hull.
The Electrical Technician role offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and excellent opportunities for professional development.
If you're an Electrical Technician seeking to contribute to a site that's driving innovation in sustainable energy, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Technician role
Reporting to the EC and I Lead Technician, you will:
- Carry out electrical, control and instrumentation maintenance activities in line with site and corporate standards
- Support fault diagnosis, investigation and resolution in collaboration with operations and engineering teams
- Deliver planned and reactive maintenance tasks using the site CMMS, ensuring accurate and timely feedback
- Support safe planning and execution of EC and I works, including coordination with contractors where required
- Assist with project, outage and modification activities, including effective handover into operations
- Maintain compliance with permit to work systems, safety procedures and legislative requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities across EC and I systems and maintenance practices
- Provide out of hours and emergency call-out support as part of the site rota
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Time served apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical, control or instrumentation engineering
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification
- Experience in power generation, energy from waste or a continuous high-hazard operational environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs
- Experience working with computerised maintenance management systems
- Knowledge of safe systems of work, including review of risk assessments and method statements
- Experience supporting contractor activities and site-based works
Personal skills
The Electrical Technician role would suit someone who is:
- Safety-conscious with a strong attention to detail
- Reliable and well-organised when working to maintenance schedules
- Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary operational team
- Proactive and keen to develop technical competence
- Professional and clear in communication with colleagues and contractors
Salary and benefits of the Electrical Technician role
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits package including bonus, overtime and pension contribution
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
