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Electrician / Electrical Engineer

April 12, 2023 | Comments Off on Electrician / Electrical Engineer

Electrician - Breedon Group

  • Full time, permanent position
  • Breedon Wickwar Quarry
  • A competitive remuneration package will be offered
We're delighted to advertise an exciting opportunity for an Electrician at our Wickwar Quarry based in South Gloucestershire.

As an electrician you'll enjoy problem solving and working as part of a wider team. You'll be working to identify the root cause for electrical defects and breakdowns, offering solutions to problematic equipment, aiming to resolve problems in a time efficient and safe manner. You'll support the wider Maintenance team to identify and support preventative maintenance activities across our quarry and asphalt plant.

You will ideally have a ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering and work experience in a heavy industrial environment.


Other requirements are as follows:

  • Time served/apprentice trained Electrical Engineering craftsman
  • PLC and VSD Experience (desirable)
  • Good working knowledge of 415V 3 phase motors and DC motors
  • Good working knowledge of electrical LV isolation
  • 17th / 18th Edition Wiring regulation BS7671 Certificate
  • A good understanding of Electrical maintenance methods & techniques.
  • Be able to interpret electrical drawings
  • A working knowledge of BS7671 inspection & testing - qualifications in this area would be desirable
  • A sound working knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment regulations
  • Computer literate
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude
  • Good team player

    • You will be also be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance activities to ensure that our quarry operates safely and reliably. You will also play a key 'hands on' role in the planning and implementation of plant improvements. You will need to have the ability to quickly fault find, respond to any unplanned plant shutdowns and work closely with other team members and contractors as required.

    Salary and Benefits…

  • A tailored, competitive salary
  • Pension
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
  • Share Saver Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
  • Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.

    • As a Breedon employee you can be proud of the organisations Health, Safety and Environmentally conscious mindset. We aim to go above and beyond to mitigate environmental concerns as well as going the extra mile to keep all our colleagues and stakeholders safe and well.

    Ready to apply?

    Please click to apply, attaching an up to date CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

    Breedon take a value led approach in all of our activities and respect the contribution of our colleagues in making this happen. In respect of this, we're working continuously to construct an inclusive working environment. We promote a workplace where colleagues can be themselves, feel valued, respected and able to give their best.

    By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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