Shift Electrician

Your work environment:

As the world leader in metal packaging technology, Sonoco designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.  Our customers are some of the world’s largest and most-respected companies.  The Braunstone Plant is one of the largest can-manufacturing in Europe, producing over 3 billion cans a year over 3 production lines on a 24/7 basis.

Your mission in Eviosys: 

As a Shift Electrician you will be responsible for providing breakdown support across all production lines and service functions.  You should have the ability to:

•    find resolutions to issues using effective fault-finding techniques
•    complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
•    detail accurate record keeping
•    carry out all quality checks/inspections ensuring that they are recorded/completed to company standards
•    assist with health and safety within the Plant
•    possess excellent housekeeping disciplines
•    ensure safe methods of work are adopted 
•    wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times

About you:

In order for successful candidates to effectively perform in this role you will be a qualified/Time served Electrical Apprenticeship holding NVQ L3/City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications in Electrical Engineering, have experience of 3-phase drives and controls, possess a high level of PLC fault finding and diagnostics experience, be BS7671 18th Edition qualified and have proven knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations and of Safe Working Practices including Lock Off and Tag Out.

 
In addition. it would be advantageous if you:

•    were HNC qualified, 
•    have experience of Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLC – ideally in high speed production environment, 
•    hold the BS2391 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations qualification.  
•    are qualified to carryout PAT Testing having completed a Level 3 Qualification in the Requirements for electrical installations. 
•    Possess proven working knowledge of AutoCAD and the creation and modification of Electrical and Mechanical drawings. 
•    Any project experience would also be useful.
 

We offer a competitive salary, including shift premium, 9% Company Pension contribution, Cash Health Plan, 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays (for employees working shifts this is mainly contained in the shift pattern) as well as on site parking, a site annual bonus scheme and subsidised restaurant.