Overview
Maintenance Electrician role at GKN Aerospace. Based at our Luton site supporting our Civil and Defence business lines whilst reporting to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager within our engineering department.
Job Responsibilities
* Carry out inspections, maintenance and repair of the equipment involved in our manufacturing processes
* Repair plant and equipment during break downs including fault finding
* Assemble, install, test and commission new or replacement equipment
* Carry out electrical maintenance works or repairs unsupervised monitoring performance
* Monitor performance and efficiency of AHU’s ( air handling units )
* Demonstrate extensive knowledge of electrical systems and power distribution systems rectifying faults to contactors, isolators, switches and associated equipment as necessary
* Carry out periodical servicing, checking and testing of plant and services in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance System (PPM)
* Support existing development and production systems to ensure operational requirements are met
* Fault find and rectify on single and three phase plant and systems
* Ensure understanding of the relationship of other craftsmen’s work enabling work flexibly within the team
* Undertake new techniques as necessary
* Undertake the safe use of maintenance equipment and portable tools
* Instruct and advise others on aspects of electrical maintenance work as required
* Assist with emergency work as and when requested including out of normal working hours
* Carry out minor and assist with major planned preventative (PPM) work including checking, testing and information gathering
* Carry out individual technical administration by the completion of works dockets
* Work in confined spaces and at heights using engineering and building tools
* Follow the WED/Engineering procedures with respect to safety, security and fire policies
* Work flexibly and take on new responsibilities with enthusiasm
What You’ll Bring
Essential
* Significant experience gained from an Electrical Maintenance Engineering role within an industrial/manufacturing environment
* Experience of electrical control systems, single phase and three phase power systems including rectifying faults
* Experience of adhering to work place H&S policies and procedures
* Experience of PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance)
Desirable
* Qualified to 18th Edition or a relevant HNC/HND such as Electrical Engineering
* IPAF training
* Experience of mentoring or coaching more junior team members
* Experience of PLC’s
Additional Information
Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.
This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).
What We’ll Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Additional 20% shift allowance
* Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
* Life Assurance 8 x salary
* 185 hours holiday + bank holidays
* Income protection
* Shopping discounts
* Cycle To Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
* Free onsite parking
* Local gym discount
* 50% off local travel card
* Free airport Dart
* Free airport parking
* Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting
* Enhanced family friendly leave
* A collaborative, dynamic working environment
Join us and keep the world moving … click on the link below to apply. We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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