Job Title: Day Technician - Electrical
Days: Monday to Friday, 08:00-15:30
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Engineering Team could be the perfect next step for you to build a unique career in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials, with 41,500 team members across 90 countries and 300 sites, offering huge opportunities for those with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, to enrich our business as we achieve more together in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. To learn more about the business, click here.
Can you say ‘yes’ to the following?
* Do you have the ability to problem solve?
* Do you have a flexible approach to your work?
* Do you act with safety as a priority?
* Do you have experience with industrial electrical and automation systems?
As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for maximizing the availability of plant equipment in a 24/7 industrial manufacturing environment. This will be achieved through safe and effective preventative and reactive maintenance on all operational assets. This role is part of the Engineering department working days.
What you’ll be doing…
* Equipment Efficiencies: Maintaining the plant by performing planned preventative and predictive maintenance tasks and responding efficiently to plant breakdowns.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensuring compliance with the Company’s Health & Safety and Environmental policies to maintain a safe and secure environment.
* Continuous Improvement: Engaging actively in plant continuous improvement activities.
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in your attitude, behaviors, and values. If you have the willingness to learn what you need for the role, we’d love to speak with you.
If you have any of the following, it would be an advantage:
* Ability to interpret electrical drawings of various standards
* Full understanding of motor starters and control systems
* Good knowledge of motor variable speed technology (preferably ABB)
* Understanding of relay logic systems
* Basic knowledge of Siemens S7 PLC systems, including hardware I/O and basic programming & troubleshooting
* Familiarity with industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet, AS-I, Ethernet, Fibre optic)
* Experience with instrumentation & weight control
* Ability to manage project tasks from conception to implementation
* Basic mechanical skills (preferable)
* Knowledge of electrical and process safety standards (e.g., 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, PUWER regulations)
* Understanding of HASWA principles and related regulations
* Awareness of Environment Agency / Natural Resources Wales requirements
We’ll provide:
* Competitive salary and bonus potential
* Full-time, permanent position
* Enhanced holiday entitlement – 33 days including bank holidays, with options to purchase more
* 16 weeks of company sick pay after 3 months
* Group income protection
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
* Life assurance – 4 times annual salary
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Career progression opportunities
* Employee assistance programme through Health Assured
* Westfield Health Cash Plan
* Access to virtual G.P. service
* Perkbox benefits
* Costco membership
* Wickes employee purchase scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives and mental health support
* Car salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* On-site car charging points
What happens next?
We appreciate your time and effort in applying for this role and will respond as soon as possible.
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