• Responsible for routine preventative maintenance, electrical installations, and fault finding.
• Support the objectives of the electrical department and overall business goals.

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.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (BS7671 & BS6626).
• 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.

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.

Communication Responsibilities

• Internal communication with personnel across departments.
• External communication with customers, suppliers, and emergency services.
• Regular interaction with Millers, Engineering, and Shift teams.

Meetings & Committees

• Attend daily, departmental, H&S, and budgetary meetings.
• Participate in internal and external training sessions.

Key Contacts

• Millers, Works Manager, Mechanical & EC&I Engineers.
• Contractors, suppliers, emergency services.
• Wider company personnel, including directors and compliance managers.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Confidence to prioritize safety over management requests.
• Self-motivated with a focus on electrical improvements.
• Well-organized and eager to develop leadership skills.
• Committed to professional growth within the company.

• No direct staff accountability; indirect as required.
• Expenditure within the electrical budget.
• Responsible for company-provided tools and testing equipment.

• Qualified Electrician/Technician (JIB ECS & IET Gold Card or higher).
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Knowledge of PLCs, HV switchgear, electrical isolation, and permitting.
• MEWP & Forklift experience (advantageous).
• Strong understanding of plant processes, utilities, and safety regulations.
• Experience with electrical power distribution (110V-11kV).
• Expertise in control systems (PLCs, relays, industrial communication networks).
• Professional registration with IET (preferred).

Location Purfleet

Hours 40

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* 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)