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Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

  • Full time based at Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
  • 37 hours a week
  • 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday
  • 8 am to 1 pm, Friday

We are looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join our expanding team

MAIN FUNCTION & SCOPE OF THE JOB:

You will be responsible to the Manufacturing Manager to provide electrical maintenance throughout Group Rhodes whislt ensuring health & safety procedures are followed.

MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Ensuring compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and policies.
  • Conducting regular preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and avoid electrical issues.
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical problems to determine the best solutions.
  • Collaborating with contractors on larger projects and repairs.
  • Responding to emergency maintenance requests and resolving electrical issues promptly.
  • Ensuring electrical maintenance work is carried out by approved methods and to required quality standards.
  • Assist in the installation and commission of new plant equipment and carry out periodic checks.
  • Carry out maintenance on building electrical circuits.
  • Ensure all electrical equipment is PAT tested within date
  • Safely working on cherry-pickers, scaffolding and other platforms in compliance with Working at Height Regulations (WAHR).
  • Ensure all equipment is adequately maintained and fault checked on a regular basis.
  • Take appropriate care of electrical test equipment, jigs, fixtures, tooling during day-to-day maintenance operations.
  • Observe and comply with health, safety and security requirements at all times.
  • Able to travel occasionally to customer sites to carry out maintenance when needed.
  • Be willing to learn new duties outside the normal function i.e BS7671, 17th/18th Edition, or City & Guilds 2381

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

E) = Essential;  (D) = Desirable

Qualifications

  • Qualified Electrician (E)
  • City & Guilds 2381 (D)
  • Valid Driving License (E)
  • IPAF 3a & 3b (D)
  • Working at Heights certificate (D)
  • PAT Testing Certificate (D)

Skills and Knowledge

  • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail (E)
  • A sound knowledge of tools, equipment & materials common to the Electrical Trade (E)
  • Must have excellent customer service skills (E)

Experience

  • Experience in electrical repair, maintenance, servicing & installations within an engineering/manufacturing environment. (E)

Character

Collaboration

  • Self-motivated/enthusiastic with the ability to solve problems as they arise.
  • Ability to work using own initiative and under pressure - ask for help when required.
  • Ensure your highest quality is always achieved when undertaking tasks.
  • Share ideas and knowledge for continuous improvement.

Fairness

  • Promote, embrace and manage change.
  • Promote honesty and integrity within the business.

Respect

  • Contribute to a happy working environment.
  • Be able to work as part of a small team.
  • Be respectful to all colleagues ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment is maintained.
  • Zero tolerance of any form of harassment or sexual harassment.

To apply, please send your CV to HR@grouprhodes.co.uk.

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