Electrical Technician

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

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