We have a truly exciting opportunity to work within a high security manufacturing environment, where products are made for identity documents consumed across all corners of the globe. As a truly international company, our product is a national token of pride, delivered to our commercial and government customers for over 300 years. At Portals we deliver exceptional performance by driving innovation and change, working with pace and a positive attitude. If you are aligned with our vision and have the experience to succeed in the roles below, we would love to hear from you.
This position is based in our mill in the rolling hills of Bath. This full-time role of Electrical & Process Control Technician reports directly to the Electrical Engineer and is within the Engineering department.
Job Purpose:
To support the operation of the Electrical department safely and effectively with the inspection, test, repair, installation, upgrade, and continuous improvement of all site wide electrical, instrumentation and process control equipment. Prime functions include the continuous support of the Engineering and Production departments in planned and reactive maintenance activities, whilst ensuring continuous production capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To carry out planned preventative, remedial, and reactive maintenance of all electrical, instrumentation and process control equipment.
2. Applying effective fault finding and investigation techniques to resolve issues in a timely manner, to ensure maximum utilisation of machinery, and the minimisation of manufacturing losses.
3. To undertake hardware and software updates, diagnostics, and maintenance to the site wide Rockwell Factory Talk platform, including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell SCADA.
4. To carry out installation upgrades to electrical and process control equipment, as well as modifications and updates to existing equipment, to improve system performance, effectiveness, and functionality.
5. To diagnose process and engineering related plant conditions, and work alongside shift personnel when necessary to resolve more complex engineering issues.
6. Work within the engineering team and seek to improve methods, productivity, and efficiency, making recommendations for capital expenditure and long-term development.
7. Support of the Project Team, as and when required, with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and CAPEX projects.
8. Ensure comprehensive work history is recorded in the Site’s CMMS system and any follow up work required is identified.
9. Ensure the appropriate housekeeping, risk assessments, cleanliness and 5S standards for the department are maintained.
10. Ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
11. To always act and behave in a way compliant with all Portals company guidelines and policies, including those relating to Environmental Health and Safety, ethics, and codes of conduct.
12. To supervise and direct contractors in both maintenance and project capacities.
13. Be a member of the engineering on-call team, supporting the shift engineers and Bathford Mill out of hours.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
14. BTEC ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Electronics, or equivalent qualification
15. Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship or equivalent to include electrical qualification to at least C&G/NVQ standard, alongside a formal engineering background
16. Demonstratable competence on Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and SCADA
17. Excellent understanding of fault finding and diagnostics on process control field related equipment, demonstrated through previous work experience
18. Relevant certification and working knowledge of Engineering regulations, e.g. BS7671:2018
19. Process or manufacturing experience in a continuous production environment
20. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
21. AC and DC variable speed drive experience
22. Willing to undergo all relevant training requirements to meet the needs of the business
23. Sound knowledge of current Health, Safety, Environmental and regulations
24. Competent with Microsoft Office 365, whilst further IT experience would be advantageous
Company Benefits:
25. A competitive salary
26. An annual £4k call out allowance
27. Private medical insurance (Single, Married, Family, Single Parent cover options)
28. Holiday: Days – 34 days holidays. You can also buy or sell up to 5 days holiday as part of a salary sacrifice arrangement
29. Pension scheme which offers an employer contribution of up to 9% of salary
30. Life assurance of four times your basic salary
31. 24/7 Employee assistance programme, Lifeworks with access to counselling, financial and legal advice, a number of additional perks with discount codes for stores, gyms and experiences
32. Private medical insurance
33. Digital GP through Aviva
34. Training and development costs associated to role paid for
35. £500 Refer a friend scheme
36. Cycle to work scheme
37. Love2Shop shopping discount card
38. Long service awards
39. Recognition platform
40. Free/Onsite parking
41. Give as you earn scheme
42. Eye care for Display Screen Equipment users
43. Phone discounts through EE
44. Costco membership
45. Sick pay scheme