Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Corbridge, Northumberland

Salary: £37,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience and on-call rota participation)

Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 08:00am - 16:00pm
Friday: 08:00am - 15:00pm
39 hours per week with the potential to join the on-call rota.

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are currently seeking skilled Electrical Engineers to join our dynamic maintenance team. This role is primarily a day shift position, providing consistent hours with the opportunity to participate in our on-call rota system, which increases earning potential.

Job Description:

Qualifications:

Time-served Electrical Engineer with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or above.

Experience:

Experience in a maintenance environment. Experience in medium to heavy engineering is advantageous.

Skills:

Proficiency in working with 3-phase motors and machinery, including fault finding, testing, and inspection.
Essential controls experience with inverters, PLCs, and process controls, including excellent fault-finding skills and some programming skills.
Competence in electrical installation work, including lighting and containment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform both reactive and proactive maintenance on all LV plant and machinery.
Conduct maintenance checks and planned maintenance during shutdown periods.
Repair and correct all LV electrical installations, such as lighting and sockets.
Participate in the on-call rota after completing a probationary period and skill lead time.
Provide timely and efficient response to emergency call-outs, ensuring minimal downtime.
Work collaboratively with the team to achieve operational excellence.

Shifts and Pay:

Day Shift:

£18.30 per hour, equating to approximately £37,100 per year.

On-Call Rota:

Once on the rota, pay increases to £39,770 per year, with the on-call system rotating over a 6-week period.
Overtime is paid at 1.5x the hourly rate Monday to Saturday, and double time on Sundays.
Additional £20 per night retainer during on-call weeks, plus mileage reimbursement.

Benefits:

Weekly pay schedule.
Personal appearance bonus of up to £525 annually for no absenteeism.
Mileage reimbursement at 40p per mile for cars over 1.4L and 34p for smaller vehicles.
Comprehensive on-the-job training and support.

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If this Electrical Engineer role sounds of interest click apply to send your CV, or please call Kirk at MDE Bristol