Join Our Team as an Electrician/Technician
Are you a skilled Electrician/Technician with a JIB ECS & IET Gold Card? Looking for a role that offers hands-on work, career growth, and industry-recognised training? Heidelberg will invest in your future training and professional progression
What You'll Do:
Preventative maintenance & electrical installations
Fault finding & troubleshooting
Work with cutting-edge equipment (PLCs, HV switchgear, electrical isolation, permitting - experience is a plus, but not required!)
Why Join Us?
Full training provided - we'll help you gain industry-recognised qualifications
Career progression - Heidelberg invests in your future development
Supportive team environment - grow with us
Company Pension
27 days holiday
Don't worry if you don't tick every box! If you're motivated and eager to learn, you could be the perfect fit. We want to hear from you!
Technical Responsibilities
- Provide expertise on EC&I systems, ensuring plant safety and system availability.
- Collaborate with mechanical and operations teams for maintenance planning.
- Support and manage projects to ensure high quality, cost-effectiveness, and service.
- Develop and manage the CMMS system for maintenance and operation.
- Participate in a 24/7 call-out rota.
- Manage EC&I contract requirements and day-to-day contractors.
- Oversee plant monitoring and machine protection systems.
- Diagnose and rectify faults in EC&I systems.
- Conduct minor installation and phased replacement work.
- Maintain and update plant control systems.
- Plan and deliver complex outages.
- Procure materials and equipment within budget guidelines.
- Manage inventory of critical spares.
- Explore energy-saving opportunities to support net-zero goals.
- Support the objectives of the electrical department and overall business goals.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (BS7671 & BS6626).
Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Ensure personal and team safety.
- Report all accidents, near misses, and incidents.
- Maintain electrical workshop and equipment.
- Produce risk assessments and method statements.
- Shut down processes when risks to people, environment, or plant arise.
- Adjust plant parameters to maintain quality and performance.
Education & Qualifications
Don't worry if you don't have all these qualifications we can train you
- Qualified Electrician/Technician (JIB ECS & IET Gold Card or higher).
- PLCs, HV switchgear, electrical isolation, and permitting - preferred not essential training given
- Strong understanding of plant processes, utilities, and safety regulations.
- Experience with electrical power distribution (110V-11kV).
- Control systems (PLCs, relays, industrial communication networks).
Location Purfleet
Salary £50,000 Plus local Productivity bonus
Hours 40
Company pension
Tailored Industry recongised qualification with full training on the skills you need
27 Days holiday
* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
