Full job description

First Achieve's Engineering Division have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join an established and growing company in the Edinburgh region. Our client is an international manufacturer, dedicated to defence industries world-wide.

This role will work closely with the Maintenance Technician, and you will be expected to work with minimal supervision, across the business premise, with a high quality of care.

What's on Offer:

• Hourly wage between £18-18.4/hr
• 4 Day working week.
• Permanent Position from Day one.
• Leading Training & Development Programs, with a dedicated team to this effect.
• Company enhanced Pension Scheme.

Duties will Include:

• Maintenance and repairs of Plant equipment to the highest standard.
• Ensure cost effective use of energy and general company facilities.
• Ensure all department policies and procedures are maintained, communicated, understood and adhered to.
• Maintenance and repair of all production plant equipment (CNC Machinery, Overhead Cranes etc.) and services on site including offices, kitchen and toilet facilities.
• Electrical Installations/upgrades/remedials (lighting repairs etc.)
• Emergency light testing/PAT testing/Thermal Imaging

Essential skills, experience and knowledge requirements:

The successful candidate must have:

• Served a recognised apprenticeship and have obtained a qualification in an electrical discipline to a minimum of SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• A current electrical qualification in electrical installations, for example City and Guilds 2382 or BS7671 (18th Edition).
• Be a timed served electrician.
• Have a good understanding of Electrical drawings.
• Have a good all-round knowledge of electrical maintenance.
• Be able to work under pressure and being able to use your own initiative.
• Be a good communicator with a helpful and flexible approach/ proactive in self-learning and development.
• The ability to work as part of a team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving business, who can offer long-term stability & career progression for the right candidates. APPLY TODAY and one of our Engineering Consultants will be in touch to discuss in more detail.