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MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

Are you working as a Maintenance Electrician in a production environment, and looking for your next career move? If so, we may have the right role for you. Our Highland based client is on the look out for a Shift Electrician to join their Team.

This will involve, but not limited to:

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.

Skills, Knowledge & Attitudes / Behaviours

· 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

Qualification(s) / Experience)

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.

If you have the above Essential requirements and if you live in and around the Inverness area, please get in touch to discuss.

The role offers an excellent salary. Shifts may be required so candidates applying need to be flexible.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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