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We have an opportunity for Electrical Technicians to join our Team. We are recruiting for Technicians within a range of departments within Liberty Steel.
These include downstream and our mill some covering day work and others covering days and nights.
As Electrical Technicians you will be part of a multi-disciplined diagnostic team responding to break downs and completing planned maintenance work.
Your role will be to support the departments Shift Managers team within production and Engineering to ensure safety and quality and Production plans are met.
Benefits of the Electrical Technicians.
- 39days holidays per year
- Generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Free life assurance
- Income protection
- Free parking
- Career development and training
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Role of the Electrical Technicians
- The team may be requested to assist across-site as required to support the business objectives. Individuals will be expected to work in all departments and gain a working knowledge of them, using the experience of the local team.
- Report to the Team Leader Engineering on all matters regarding the maintenance and operation of all plant and equipment.
- Self-organise and prioritise work requirements and manage these accordingly and as directed by the team leader, section engineer or shift manager.
- Assist in developing maintenance practices and procedures to improve and maintain the plant and equipment.
- As the Electrical Technician your role will be to pick up work, book out spares and keep records of work carried out via CMMS and update team/ team leader on issues.
- Ensure all legalisation relating to all systems is met and records keep.
- Ensure that all team members adhere to the agreed procedures and systems of working at all times and report any changes that prevent you working to these standards.
- Have involvement in creating RA SWP & JTDs.
- Complete point of work risk assessments.
- Provide continuity of cover on site in the event of sickness & holiday.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained to the required standard liaising with all members of the engineering department as required.
- Reduce/eliminate all forms of waste from the department operations.-
- Give general assistance wherever requested in all aspects of the company.
- Deputise for Team Leader
- Supervise/organise multi-skilled workforce
- Issue permits etc
- Undertake on the job training
- Undertake training to learn new skills and use any training given
- Involvement in plant improvement projects
Requirements of the Electrical Technician
A recognised engineering apprenticeship (Preferably HNC but minimum ONC level or equivalent).
- Sound plant engineering knowledge and experience of industrial systems such as:
- Hydraulic systems
- Pumps, drives and gearboxes
- Heavy machinery
- Water cooling systems
- Material handling systems
- Dust extraction systems
- Robotics and PLCs
- Vacuum Systems
- AC & DC circuits
- Self-starting driven individual capable of leading a small team
- Ability to work with cross functional groups
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to methodically fault find any issues to root cause and front line rectification.
- Experience of working under permit systems previously or has knowledge of how permit systems operate
- A customer focussed attitude with an understanding of prioritisation with current resources
The Working Pattern of the Electrical Technician
The Working Pattern of the Electrical Technicians will depend on the department they belong to. The rota patterns will either be days only, or days and nights. More information regarding shifts or any of the content in the vacancy can be requested by contacting us directly, using the communication details given.0333 043 2501
