Electrician

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£40,000–£55,000 a year

Dumfries & Galloway

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This role involves maintaining plant equipment and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment. The work focuses on reactive and planned maintenance, electrical installations, and supporting site improvement projects to ensure operational safety and efficiency.

Best for

Industrial electricians or domestic electricians looking to transition into a manufacturing environment.

Non-negotiable

City & Guilds or SVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification required.

Worth knowing

Various shift patterns are available, which impact the final salary.

What you need

Required

  • Qualified Electrician

    Clearly required in the listing

  • City & Guilds or SVQ Level 3

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Industrial electrical work

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Fault-finding

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Electrical schematics

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Microsoft Word

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Microsoft Excel

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Microsoft Teams

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Preferred

  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

    Clearly required in the listing

  • PLC programming

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Industrial robotics

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Machine safety systems

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Beckhoff PLC

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Your day-to-day

  • Perform electrical maintenance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Complete electrical installations

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support engineering projects

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Conduct safety testing

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Mentor apprentices

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Mid-level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“…ectrician City & Guilds or SVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification Experience working in a similar industrial role following qualification Basic understanding of ventilation, pneumatic, hydraulic and ste…”

What's on offer

Full-time position
Pension above industry standards
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Onsite Occupational Health Services
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Are you a qualified Electrician looking to take the next step in your career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are recruiting for an ambitious, forward-thinking and motivated individual to join our client, a well-established engineering team at a leading manufacturing facility in Dumfries. Full training will be provided for domestic electricians looking to move into an industrial setting. This role would suit an experienced industrial electrician or a domestic electrician looking to develop their skills within a manufacturing environment. Candidates should be motivated, technically minded, safety-focused and keen to build a long-term career within engineering. What's on Offer? Full-time position, Monday to Friday Various shift patterns available Salary ranging from £40,977 - £55,970 depending on shift pattern Pension above industry standards Ongoing training and development opportunities Enhanced holiday entitlement Access to onsite Occupational Health Services Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing business Key Responsibilities Carry out electrical maintenance activities including reactive, planned and improvement work Maintain plant equipment and process machinery, including PLCs and electrical drive systems Complete installation work including 3-phase, single-phase and containment systems Assist with network cabling installations Support engineering projects and site improvement initiatives Carry out portable appliance testing (PAT) Assist with apprentice training and mentoring Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety, environmental and legislative standards Communicate effectively with colleagues across the business Essential Requirements Qualified Electrician City & Guilds or SVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification Experience working in a similar industrial role following qualification Basic understanding of ventilation, pneumatic, hydraulic and steam service systems Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Knowledge of electrical control and drive systems Ability to read and update electrical schematics and control documentation Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams Desirable Skills & Experience 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Experience with PLCs, programming and fault diagnosis Experience working with industrial robotics Knowledge of machine safety systems and interlocking functions Familiarity with Beckhoff PLC systems Experience following detailed written procedures and processes To discuss this fantastic opportunity further, get in touch for a confidential chat. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

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