Electrical Technician

Your new companyWe are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to support the maintenance, repair and safe operation of plant and equipment at a site in Kings Lynn. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you'll carry out electrical maintenance, inspections and fault-finding to ensure all equipment remains compliant, reliable and efficient.Your new roleOn joining the team, you will carry out day-to-day maintenance and reactive maintenance where required,

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance on port equipment such as cranes, forklifts, loaders and conveyors.
• Complete checks before starting work, follow procedures and keep equipment compliant.
• Help with electrical installations and estate-wide electrical works.
• Find faults and safely get equipment back up and running.
• Work safely at all times and take part in risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Work closely with the Engineering team, contractors and operational staff.

What you'll need to succeed

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Time-served electrician.
• Experience working on industrial or heavy-plant equipment.
• 17th or 18th Edition qualified.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Confident using basic IT (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good fault-finding skills and a methodical approach.

What you'll get in returnA competitive salary with overtime at enhanced rates, 25+8 holidays, company pension scheme, employee assistance programme, discount schemes and more.Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30 from Monday to Thursday and 08:00-15:30 on Fridays and a standby rota in place where call-out hours are paid as overtime.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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