Electrical Engineer in Irvine

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Job Description

We are seeking an Electrician or Instrument Technician to join the Shift Operations team at a major manufacturing site in Irvine.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure safety standards and environmental policies are adhered to at all times
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance
• Troubleshoot plant and equipment faults within a continuous process environment
• Undertake equipment refurbishments
• Perform core cutter duties
• Form part of the site-wide Emergency Response Team
• Maximise availability and reliability across the production process and CHP plant
• Work within a structured shift rota, including flexibility to cover absence and holidays as required

You will have:

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical or Instrumentation
• HNC qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience within a manufacturing or continuous process environment
• Strong analytical and fault-finding skills
• The ability to maintain and repair plant and equipment safely and efficiently

You’ll be self-motivated, safety-focused, and an excellent communicator who can work independently as well as part of a team.

Experience:

• Industrial automation equipment
• PLC/DCS systems
• LV and HV switchgear (up to 11kV)
• Variable speed drives, AC & DC motors
• Interpreting engineering drawings and documentation
• Maintenance management systems
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, including Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), Permit to Work and LOTO systems

Training will be provided where required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & benefits package, including bonus and pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + statutory days
• Free on-site gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discount scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site EV charging

Why Join The Business?

• A meaningful role - Be part of a business focused on creating a more sustainable future
• A caring community - Strong team spirit and commitment to wellbeing
• Development opportunities - International career pathways and continuous learning
• A responsible employer - Sustainability and are at the core of everything we do

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking global organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

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