Electrical maintenance technician

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician

We currently have a vacancy for an Electrical Maintenance Technician at our site in Radway Green.

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be working within the Electrical Maintenance team and will be fault finding and carrying out reactive and proactive maintenance.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work within Munition's designing, developing and manufacturing a comprehensive range of munitions for both the UK and over 50 other countries around the world. Through constant product improvement and our comprehensive development programmes, you will help us make a positive impact on the frontline.

Your main responsibilities as an Electrical Maintenance Technician will involve:

Following a structured PPM system whilst attending electrical breakdowns

Completing electrical fault finding on automated machinery and distribution networks throughout the factory

Carrying out inspection and testing

Improving production process efficiency

Carrying out reactive and proactive maintenance

Your skills and qualifications as an Electrical Maintenance Technician:

Time served in an automation environment

Individual should hold relevant qualifications in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, 17 th edition certificate and be familiar with the safety of machinery regulations

A good understanding of working with automated systems including PLC's, HMI's, industrial computers, drives, sensors, guard switches and motors is essential

Fault finding experience

Experience of completing inspections

Experience of testing work safely

What we're looking for in you:

You will have served a four year apprenticeship in an automation environment. You will be prepared to carry out shift work (06:00 to 14:00 and 13:50 to 21:50 which carries associated salary enhancements) and show a willingness to be part of a weekend on call rota team.

Location: Radway Green

Salary: £29,069 + Shift Enhancement + On call enhancement

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

BAE Systems Land (UK)

Supporting the Armed Forces with the most advanced vehicle and munitions products in the world is one of the most exciting career moves you could make. Join us and be part of a team that gives our customers a strategic edge on the battlefield by designing, building and maintaining some of their most vital equipment - everything from battle tanks to engineer vehicles; artillery through to advanced missile systems.

We are looking for people with the passion, drive and determination to give the best they can every day, to make sure our troops get only the best. In return, we offer you a role you can be proud of, that lets you grow and develop in the UK's leading defence company.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.