electrician Hengoed, Wales
Job description
We have an opportunity for an electrician working a continental shift pattern. Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all plant, machinery and equipment within the Penallta Manufacturing sections.
Shift Pattern
Working 37.5 hours per week - days and Nights (12 hour shifts) - No weekends and a 4.30pm finish on a Friday
Primary Functions
- Analysis and repairs to machinery, with a bias on electrical issues, to ensure minimum loss regarding production output.
- Carry out electrical and where required mechanical machine maintenance at appropriate times.
- Assist with “Setting” duties in Conversion Area when this is deemed necessary.
- Repairs to machine parts as necessary.
- Ensure all work is carried out to an acceptable standard before being handed back to production.
- Observe safe working practices in accordance with Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Monitoring of the production floor to assess problem areas and take appropriate action.
- Ensure correct stock control procedures are followed.
- Offer support to Shift Operators when required.
- Must have a positive attitude and be self-motivated
- Must be able to work off their own initiative
- Must be able to work within a team environment
- Must be able to offer positive feedback to overcome current issues, for continual improvement within Manufacturing
- Must show flexibility regarding holiday cover, seasonal working, overtime and unforeseen absence as required.
Our People
Our culture and heritage are extremely important to us and Design Group UK has developed into a business that employs over 600 in the UK and 1,000 in the Far East. We believe the success of our business depends on the success of our people and we strive to create a working environment where our employees feel valued and their achievements are recognised and rewarded. We employ capable people with the attitude and aptitude to succeed and deliver, within an enabling environment.
Benefits include enhanced holidays and company sick pay, onsite parking, employee assistance programme, Doctor Hand Service and a Wellbeing Programme.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We’re an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone!
We are guided by our values – purpose, pace, passion and people. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to create an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18.21 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hengoed: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Electrical Engineering: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
