About the Company
Knowlton & Newman, part of the Rubix Group, is a well-established 24/7 electrical and mechanical engineering services company, repairing, overhauling and installing pumps, motors and gearboxes for a wide customer base.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain, install, test, and commission electromechanical systems and equipment and wiring in accordance with regulations and specifications.
* Test electro‑mechanical equipment to troubleshoot / fault find.
* Assemble and wire electrical control and power distribution panels, commercial and industrial settings.
* Carry out site works on client sites.
* Filling reports and test sheets.
* Advising remedial repairs where required.
* Carry out work to the satisfaction of the customer and the management team.
* Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
* Follow all Company health & safety procedures and use proper personal protective equipment.
* Carry out any other reasonable request from Management.
Essential Skills / Qualifications
* Ideally, fully apprentice‑trained, with a number of years electrical experience, preferably gained in a heavy industrial environment.
* Preferably trained to BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations 18th Edition.
* Excellent all‑round electrical skills.
* A strong understanding of the importance of and commitment towards upholding health and safety compliance.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate to all employees at all levels within the company.
* Must have the ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult or conflicting situations.
* Knowledge of electro‑mechanical systems.
* Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
* Ability to build, install and maintain electrical systems.
* Ability to assemble and wire electrical control and power distribution panels in commercial and industrial settings.
* Organisational and time management skills.
* Full driving license.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the following equipment will be advantageous -
o 3 phase motors
o Variable speed drives
o Star delta starters
o Soft starters
o Power and control cabling / wiring
o Lighting systems
o Building services
o MCC Panel
o Distribution boards
o Junction boxes
o Emergency stop circuit
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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