Our client based in Shoreham-by-Sea is looking to recruit an Electrical Technician to work as part of a team to produce bespoke forklift truck conversions and oil and gas engine packages.
Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 5pm (30 mins for lunch) and Friday 8.15am to 12.45pm.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undertaking electrical and mechanical modifications of electric and diesel-powered equipment to meet specification.
- Light fabrication to make mounting brackets inside enclosures and for ancillaries.
- Populating enclosures to wiring standards and wiring the electrical system to wiring diagram and engineering instruction.
- Selecting appropriate cables and components for each project.
- Reading and interpreting engineering instructions (drawings, wiring diagrams, photographs) to achieve project specification.
- Discussing conversion requirements with the team leader and engineer as part of the pre-conversion review.
- Completing project documentation as required.
- Documenting any aspects or components developed during the project for future reference.
- Participating in continuous improvement activities.
- Operating within the guidelines of the Company's policies and procedures, ISO9001 and internal work instructions.
- Complying with the Company's health and safety policies, procedures and processes.
- Ensuring that all areas, plant and equipment are kept in a clean and safe working condition. and that the general area is kept in a clean and tidy state.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
- Experience in panel or automotive electrical wiring.
- Proven experience within a bespoke or low volume varied electrical role.
- Ability to read and understand engineering/technical drawings and processes.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to complete required documentation and records in a timely manner.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible attitude.
- Strong team ethic.
- Willingness to adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures and processes.
- Willingness to learn additional skills.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
- Own suitable tool kit required to complete duties.
Desirable
- Apprenticeship, City & Guilds or equivalent.
- Experience of Zone 1 and Zone 2 conversions.
- Awareness of quality assurance throughout the whole process.
- Ability to problem solve.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme – an extra 2 weeks of holiday can be purchased
- Company sick pay after a qualifying period which increases with length of service
- 5% employer pension contribution to be matched by the employee – salary sacrifice pension is available
- Life assurance at 3 x annual basic salary
- Cash back health plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Health surveillance and health checks
- Other wellbeing and engagement activities and initiatives
- Learning and development opportunities