Maintenance Electrician

Job: Maintenance Electrician

Description

Our client is a leading supplier within their industry, serving key industries such as brewing, distilling, and food production. With a long-established presence in Scotland, their facility in Inverness plays a crucial role in supporting the production of premium products for domestic and international markets. Currently seeking a skilled and proactive individual to carry out planned and reactive maintenance of all plant equipment in Inverness. This role is vital in ensuring uninterrupted production while adhering to trade regulations, and best practices. The successful candidate will also provide on-call cover for out-of-hours breakdowns and contribute to the continuous improvement of operations.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day
• Participation in an on-call rota, one week in every four
• During the harvest period, a 12-hour shift rotation is required

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Support 6S efficiency initiatives across the site.
• Identify and report opportunities for improvement to site management.
• Complete maintenance documentation in line with company policies.
• Recommend operational enhancements for equipment and systems.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new plant equipment.
• Provide on-call emergency cover on a rota basis.
• Continuously develop skills through training and staying updated on industry advancements.
• Maintain high engineering hygiene and site housekeeping standards.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, reporting risks for assessment.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and accidents promptly.

Compliance:
Ensure strict adherence to:

• Electrical and mechanical engineering regulations
• ATEX Regulations
• Health & Safety at Work Act
• Food Safety and Environmental Procedures
• ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards
• Company policies and procedures

Skills & Abilities:

• Electrical testing, fault-finding, installation, and inspection
• Knowledge of PLC systems
• Familiarity with motors, inverter drives, soft start systems, and gearboxes
• Basic mechanical understanding of material handling systems (e.g., conveyors, elevators, diverters)
• Problem-solving ability and quality awareness
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a team
• Reliable, flexible, and able to respond promptly to on-call requirements (within 1 hour of the site)

Education & Experience:

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship
• Formal electrical qualification to BS7671:2018 (18th Edition)
• Understanding of ATEX regulations, ratings, and zoning (advantageous)
• Forklift truck/MEWP certification or willingness to train
• Full UK driving license

If you’re ready to take on a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our cleints production processes and want to contribute to a team committed to continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.If you would like to have a confidential conversation please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland

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