DayShift / BackShift Electricians

An opportunity has become available for a Dayshift/Backshift at our Inverness site.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, applicants will be suitably qualified with relevant experience.

• Responsible for the safe and efficient utilisation of all electrical equipment throughout the factory, yard and offices.
• Work as part of an engineering team co-operating with other production and engineering disciplines.
• Repair of all electrical breakdowns throughout the plant.
• Modify and improve procedures and programmes as required.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment as required.
• Identify and report any signs of equipment failure.
• Ensure that all documentation is kept up to date i.e. logbook, programme additions, changes etc.
• Installation and commissioning equipment and services as requested.
• Isolation and de-isolations in accordance with permit to work code of practice.
• Assist with other engineering work when and where required as directed by Electrical Supervisor.
• Adopt and maintain good engineering and housekeeping procedures in all work area.
  

The candidate should be:

• Detail oriented with the ability to manage work in progress
• Have good interpersonal skills of communication, influencing, negotiation, persuasion and diplomacy.
• Have good time management skills to concentrate efforts on the more important priorities
• Competent in Microsoft Office

Essential

• Qualified to City & Guilds level or above
• Industrial maintenance experience
• PLC knowledge – Preferably Allen Bradley 5/40, Siemens Step 5
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Must be prepared to work towards completion of 18th Edition
• Must be prepared to cover for shift electrician as and when required

Please send your current CV or a letter of application to maureen.burnett@westfraser.com