Electrician

ibse; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and manufacturing leader in Dumfries is seeking a Time-served Electrician skilled in maintenance and fault-finding. This role emphasizes working on plant equipment and electrical systems in a safety-driven environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £39,784.65 per annum, along with generous benefits such as extensive annual leave and a strong focus on training and development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in an industrial setting.

Benefits

Pension scheme above industry standards

26 days' annual leave plus 8 statutory days

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrician with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment post-qualification.
• Basic knowledge of ventilation, pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical maintenance across plant equipment.
• Install and maintain 3-phase and single-phase systems.
• Conduct portable appliance testing (PAT).
• Mentor apprentices and share best practices.

Skills

Strong electrical fault-finding ability

Proactive attitude towards maintenance

Competent using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams

Education

City & Guilds or SVQ Level 3 in Electrical

Tools

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff PLC

Job description

Overview

Your new company
Our client is a global engineering and manufacturing leader, specialising in application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. Their Dumfries facility operates in a fast‑paced, safety‑driven environment with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement and investment in people.

Responsibilities

• Completing electrical maintenance (reactive, planned and improvement) across plant equipment, including PLCs and electrical drive systems.
• Working in line with company and statutory Health, Safety & Environmental requirements.
• Installing and maintaining 3‑phase and single‑phase systems, containment and network cabling.
• Supporting engineering and site‑wide project work aligned to continual investment.
• Conducting portable appliance testing (PAT).
• Mentoring apprentices and sharing best practice.
• Reading, understanding and updating electrical schematics and documentation.

What you\'ll need to succeed

Essential:

• Time‑served Electrician with City & Guilds or SVQ Level 3 (Electrical).
• Experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment post‑qualification.
• Basic understanding of ventilation, pneumatic, hydraulic and steam service systems.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding ability with a logical approach to problem solving.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems and electrical drive systems.
• Proactive attitude towards maintenance, reliability and equipment improvement.
• Competent using Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with Siemens PLC logic, programming, fault diagnosis and repair.
• Experience working with industrial robotics.
• Understanding of plant safety systems and interlocking.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience with Siemens or Beckhoff PLCs (training can be provided).

What you\'ll get in return

• Salary of £39,784.65 per annum - day shift 8 hours Mon-Fri
• Pension scheme above industry standards.
• 26 days\' annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• Ongoing training, development and upskilling opportunities.
• Access to onsite Occupational Health services.
• Supportive engineering team and a strong culture of continuous improvement.

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