Shift Electrican 24/7

Dalbeattie, Scotland, United Kingdom

1/7/2025

Shift Electrician

Based Dalbeattie, DG5 4PL

Rotating Shifts 24/7 (42 Average hours p/w)

Working alongside a team of Engineers, under the leadership of our Engineering Manager you will be responsible for providing a prompt and responsive fault diagnosis and repair service throughout the sawmill & undertaking routine mechanical maintenance, across a range of plant and machinery.

Specifically, some responsibilities of a Shift Electrician include:

• Troubleshooting and testing equipment, controls, and software.
• Repairing Mechanical, Pneumatic and Electromechanical Machinery.
• Undertaking a variety of preventative and reactive maintenance duties.
• Installation of machine parts such as valves, pumps, and motors.
• Carrying out planned maintenance checks, finding and fixing any faults.
• Responding to emergency breakdowns on our production lines.
• Identifying solutions that will improve systems efficiency and reduce costs.
  
  

About You:

Alongside your solid background in electrical engineering, preferably gained within a manufacturing environment, you are confident in working alone or alongside a team. You’ll be technically minded and hold your work to a high level. In addition, you’ll have:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good understanding of computer-based systems and software.
• A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment.
• Experience of PLC systems.
• Ideally hold C&G 17th or 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualifications (or equivalent).
  
  

In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:

• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
• Confidential 24/7 support with the Well-being hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.
  
  

Interested? Click APPLY to be directed to our career’s portal.

Closing date for applications: 31st May 2025

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