Job Description
Planned & Preventative Maintenance
* Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on a wide range of fixed and mobile plant equipment in accordance with the company’s periodic planned maintenance system.
* Complete maintenance inspection records accurately and in full, ensuring compliance with internal processes and regulatory standards.
* Undertake routine testing, calibration, and inspection of electrical systems and equipment to prevent breakdowns and optimise operational performance.
Reactive Maintenance & Fault-Finding
* Respond quickly and effectively to electrical breakdowns across the site to minimise downtime and disruption.
* Diagnose and rectify complex electrical faults using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
* Carry out reactive repairs on mobile plant including road vehicles, forklift trucks, mobile cranes, gantry cranes, cherry pickers, and scissor lifts.
* Repair, replace, or overhaul defective components in motors, generators, controllers, switchboards, wiring systems, and DC installations.
Installation & Project Support
* Install, modify, and commission electrical, electromechanical, and electronic equipment and machinery in line with relevant legislation and internal standards.
* Read, interpret, and work from electrical and electronic schematics, circuit diagrams, and technical documentation.
* Support engineering projects, upgrades, and improvement initiatives by providing technical input and completing associated electrical works.
Compliance, Safety & Documentation
* Ensure all electrical systems are maintained in compliance with current IET wiring regulations (17th/18th Edition).
* Verify that all electrical work meets relevant safety standards and statutory requirements.
* Follow company procedures including Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), Permit-to-Work requirements, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
* Maintain accurate documentation including job sheets, electrical test results, and maintenance logs.
General Duties
* Work effectively as part of the Maintenance team, providing support, knowledge sharing and input into continuous improvement activities.
* Liaise with supervisors, production teams, and external contractors to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with company standards and best practices.
* Actively participate in training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of electrical fault-finding techniques and problem-solving skills.
* Experience working within a periodic planned maintenance environment, including inspection and documentation.
* Competence in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical/electrical components on a variety of mobile plant and lifting equipment.
* Experience working on DC systems and associated components.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic circuit diagrams and schematics.
* Understanding of electrical legislation and safety protocols including RAMS, SSOW, permits, and LOTO.
* High Voltage awareness or experience with High Voltage switching
Essential
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (2357 or 5357) or BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Level 4/5 HNC / HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (or similar)
* Time-served electrician with proven industrial and/or maintenance experience.
* 17th or 18th Edition qualification.
Desirable
* MEWP operation training
* Working at Height training
* Confined Space training
Additional Information
The Package
* Competitive base pay
* Company pension
* Health care cash plan
* 33 days holiday (pro rata)
* Onsite parking
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.