Shift Electrician

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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We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.