The Braunstone Sonoco Plant is one of the largest food can-manufacturing Plants in Europe producing cans from 3 high-speed production lines that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A vacancy has arisen for a Shift Electrician to join our Shift based team. The shift pattern we operate is a continental shift pattern of 2 x 12 hour days followed by 2 x 12 hour nights with extended breaks built in (average 37.5 hours per week) – working a total of 144 shifts per year, with some optional overtime available. We are looking for individuals with electrical maintenance experience in a demanding high speed production FMGC environment, with good analytical, reporting and communication skills.
As a Shift Electrician you will be responsible for providing breakdown support across all production lines and service functions. You should have the ability to:
* find resolutions to issues using effective fault-finding techniques
* complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities
* detail accurate record keeping
* carry out all quality checks/inspections ensuring that they are recorded/completed to company standards
* assist with health and safety within the Plant
* possess excellent housekeeping disciplines
* ensure that a safe method of work is adopted
* wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
In order for successful candidates to effectively perform in this role you will be a qualified/Time served Electrical Apprenticeship holding NVQ L3/City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications in Electrical Engineering, have experience of 3-phase drives and controls, possess fault finding and diagnostics skills, be BS7671 18th Edition qualified, have a good understanding of PLC/LADDER and have proven knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations and of Safe Working Practices including Lock Off and Tag Out.
In addition. it would be advantageous if you:
* were HNC qualified,
* have experience of Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLC – ideally in high speed production environment,
* hold the BS2391 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations qualification.
* Have completed a Level 3 Qualification in the Requirements for electrical installations.
* possess proven working knowledge of AutoCAD and the creation and modification of Electrical and Mechanical drawings.
* Any project experience would also be useful.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, ambitious individual who has a continuous improvement mind-set to gain experience in a multinational organisation.
We offer a competitive salary, 9% Company Pension contribution, Cash Health Plan, 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays (for employees working shifts this is mainly contained in the shift pattern) as well as on-site parking, a site annual bonus scheme and subsidised restaurant.
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