Maintenance Electrician

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician, to join our Site Services team, support our manufacturing and Head Office facilities in Basingstoke.

The Role

As Maintenance Electrician, you will provide an effective electrical maintenance service to the company by planning, organising, executing and completing electrical and general maintenance issues as they arise.

Key duties.

Responding to reactive and planned maintenance work as instructed.

Liaising with sub-contractors to ensure work is carried out to specification as required using Risk Assessment, Method Statements and safe systems of work.

Installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and components of Facilities type machinery and equipment.

Connecting & disconnecting power supplies to machines and equipment.

Diagnosing equipment failure, utilising available O&M manuals and drawings.

Replacing faulty electrical components as necessary.

Supporting Facilities department as required within capability and training.

Responding outside of standard hours as required

What can we offer you?

As Maintenance Electrician, you will receive the following:

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Lunch time finish on a Friday

Option to purchase additional holiday.

Pension

Death in Service

On demand pay.

Discounted shopping and leisure activities

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme.

What are we looking for?

To be considered for the Maintenance Electrician role you will have the following:

Essential skills and experience

Electrical Apprenticeship, or equivalent.

City and Guild and or BTEC, ONC or HNC qualification.

18th edition wiring regulations qualified

Experience in a similar electrical role in a manufacturing environment.

Experience of working with both single and three phase systems.

Electrical fault finding.

Checking and testing of electrical motors of all types.

Capable of reading electrical drawings.

Good knowledge of health, safety & environmental Regulations

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Cost management

If you feel like you meet the above criteria for this exciting Maintenance Electrician opportunity, then please apply now!