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Shorterm Group
Posted 13 days ago, valid for a day
Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5WX, England
£31,500 - £35,500 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Electrician Technician role in the Production department involves working on bespoke forklift truck conversions and oil and gas engine packages.
- Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in panel or automotive electrical wiring and be able to read engineering drawings.
- The position requires a proactive and flexible attitude, along with a strong team ethic and compliance with health and safety policies.
- Essential skills include basic IT proficiency and the ability to document work accurately and timely.
- The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Department: Production
Reporting to: Production Lead Technician
JOB PURPOSE:
An Electrical Technician works as part of a team to produce bespoke forklift truck conversions and oil and gas engine packages. This role is perfect for someone looking to move into or continue a career in the Forklift / Material Handling Electrical production / maintenance industry which could provide a stepping stone into a career here and in the likes of Automotive, Rolling Stock and Plant Engineering.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are main duties for the role but not limited to:
* Undertaking electrical and mechanical modifications of electric and diesel-powered equipment
to meet specification.
* Light fabrication to make mounting brackets inside enclosures and for ancillaries.
* Populating enclosures to wiring standards and wiring the electrical system to wiring diagram
and engineering instruction.
* Selecting appropriate cables and components for each project.
* Reading and interpreting engineering instructions (drawings, wiring diagrams, photographs) to
achieve project specification.
* Discussing conversion requirements with the team leader and engineer as part of the preconversion review.
* Completing project documentation as required.
* Documenting any aspects or components developed during the project for future reference.
* Participating in continuous improvement activities.
* Operating within the guidelines of the Company's policies and procedures, ISO9001 and
internal work instructions.
* Complying with the Company's health and safety policies, procedures and processes.
* Ensuring that all areas, plant and equipment are kept in a clean and safe working condition.
and that the general area is kept in a clean and tidy state.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
* Experience in panel or automotive electrical wiring.
* Proven experience within a bespoke or low volume varied electrical role.
* Ability to read and understand engineering/technical drawings and processes.
* Basic IT skills.
* Ability to complete required documentation and records in a timely manner.
* Proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible attitude.
* Strong team ethic.
* Willingness to adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures and processes.
* Willingness to learn additional skills.
* Willingness to work overtime when required.
* Own suitable tool kit required to complete duties.
Desirable
* Apprenticeship, City & Guilds or equivalent.
* Experience of Category 2 and Category 3 conversions.
* Awareness of quality assurance throughout the whole process.
* Ability to problem solve.
