Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair electrical faults on feed mill machinery to minimise downtime.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, augers, bucket elevators, mixers, grinders and pellet presses.
Fault-find on electrical control panels, sensors, relays, contactors and safety circuits.
Install, test and commission new electrical equipment and machinery.
Work with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), soft starters and motor control systems.
Assist with PLC fault finding (knowledge of PLCs is an advantage but not essential).
Perform routine inspections to identify wear or potential failures before they become breakdowns.
Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations and company safety procedures.
Keep accurate maintenance records and report recurring equipment issues.
Work closely with production staff to ensure minimal disruption during maintenance activities.
Assist with continuous improvement projects to improve plant reliability and efficiency.

Qualified Electrician (National Craft Certificate or equivalent).
Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience working with three-phase motors and motor control circuits.
Experience with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
A practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving ability.
Experience with PLC systems would be an advantage but isn't essential.
Experience within feed milling, food production or heavy manufacturing would be highly desirable.

Electrican

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