Maintenance Electrician

At Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, we are proud to recruit for a company with a legacy of excellence and innovation. With 17 manufacturing facilities across the UK and approximately 1,800 employees, our customer is a leading manufacturer of trusted concrete and clay building products.
 
About the role:
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance Electrician to join the team at Hoveringham. As part of the maintenance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe electrical maintenance, repair, and replacement of plant equipment and systems. Your work will help to ensure that all plant and equipment remains operational and serviced in line with planned preventative maintenance schedules.
 
This role involves working on a rotating 8-hour shift pattern, including night shifts, with opportunities for mid-week and weekend overtime. A standard working week would be Monday to Friday.
 
What duties will I have?

• Conduct electrical repairs and basic mechanical tasks (where competent and authorised).
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on plant equipment and systems.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks to high standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment, adhering to a "clean as you go" policy.
• Perform periodic inspections of plant and equipment in compliance with legislation.
• Report any defects to the appropriate manager immediately.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Keep issued PPE in good condition and adhere to company safety standards.
• Assist in weekend manufacturing on a rotation basis, particularly during busy periods.

 
What skills / experience do I need?

• Time-served qualification in Electrical Engineering (e.g., apprenticeship).
• City and Guilds Level 3 / BTEC or equivalent.
• BS7671 – 17th Edition or later.
• Previous experience working in a heavy industry factory environment (preferred).
• IOSH Managing Safely certification (ideal).
• Working at height experience (preferred).
• IPAF (3A/3B) and FLT up to 5T counter-balance certification (advantageous).

 
What is the pay for this role?

• £39300 basic salary.
• Shift allowance enhancement is 8.75% of basic salary for days (06.00-14.00) and afters (14.00-22.00) shifts. 20% for night shift (22.00-06.00)
• Overtime is paid at x1.5 for midweek and Saturday. x2 for Sunday and Bank Holidays.

 
What We Offer:

• Training in specialist areas to develop your skills and knowledge.
• An opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive team environment.
• A chance to contribute to the success of one of the UK’s leading construction product manufacturers.
• Company pension scheme, matched contributions up to 10%.

 
This is a permanent position which is advertised by Pertemps who operate as an employment agency. To apply, please call Joe on 01522 306304.