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Electrical Technician

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire

Expire in: 22 hours

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Technician to join a world-leading scientific and advanced engineering organisation operating one of Europe's most sophisticated large-scale research facilities

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The organisation develops and operates highly complex electrical, RF, control, instrumentation and accelerator systems that support cutting-edge scientific research across engineering, materials science, life sciences, environmental science and advanced manufacturing. With a major multi-million-pound upgrade programme underway, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the installation, maintenance and continuous improvement of one of the UK's most technically advanced engineering facilities.

This is a hands-on engineering role supporting the installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding of specialist electrical systems and infrastructure. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliable operation of critical engineering systems whilst contributing to major upgrade and development projects.

This role would suit an Electrical Technician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Fitter, Control Panel Technician or Industrial Electrician looking to work on technically advanced systems within a highly collaborative engineering environment.

Main Responsibilities of the Electrical Technician (Didcot):

Install, commission and support specialist electrical systems and infrastructure used within complex engineering environments
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and repair of electrical, control and instrumentation systems
Build, wire and assemble electrical panels, control racks and associated equipment
Support installation and commissioning activities for new engineering projects and system upgrades
Conduct electrical testing, inspection and calibration activities to ensure compliance with relevant standards
Prepare and follow electrical test procedures and engineering documentation
Assist engineering and scientific teams with maintenance and upgrade activities across specialist technical systems
Provide technical feedback to support continuous improvement and future system developments
Maintain accurate engineering records, drawings and maintenance documentation
Order electrical components, consumables, tooling and spare parts as required
Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures, engineering standards and quality requirements 

Requirements of the Electrical Technician (Didcot):

Proven experience within Electrical Engineering, Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Installation or Industrial Electrical environments
Experience installing, maintaining and fault finding electrical systems and control equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation
Experience wiring electrical panels, cabinets or industrial control systems
Strong practical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Good understanding of electrical testing, inspection and commissioning activities
Excellent communication and teamwork skills within multidisciplinary engineering environments 

Experience within one or more of the following technologies would be advantageous:

Industrial electrical systems
Electrical control panels
Instrumentation systems
PLC-controlled equipment
Industrial automation
RF systems
Vacuum systems
Scientific equipment
Manufacturing machinery
High-reliability engineering environments 

Desirable:

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Experience working within scientific research, advanced manufacturing or highly regulated engineering environments
Knowledge of electrical inspection and testing procedures
Experience supporting commissioning and installation projects
Understanding of electrical safety regulations and engineering best practice 

Working Pattern & Benefits:

Site-based role in Didcot, Oxfordshire
Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most advanced scientific and engineering facilities
Involvement in a major long-term engineering investment programme worth several hundred million pounds
Exposure to unique electrical, RF and accelerator technologies rarely found elsewhere in industry
Highly collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment
Excellent long-term technical and career development opportunities
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Generous pension scheme
Annual leave entitlement
Ongoing technical training and professional development 

To apply for this Electrical Technician role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana: (url removed)

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