Electrician in Dumfries & Galloway

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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