Electrican

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.

Requirements

• 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.