Electrical Engineer

About the job

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Bromley-by-Bow, London

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum DOE

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Working Hours: 08:30 am to 17.00 pm, Monday to Friday

About Us:

Augustus Martin has been closely aligned with many of the UK's leading retailers, brands and out-of-home businesses for over 50 years. With a deep understanding of our clients' businesses and an unrivalled capability to create, manufacture and deliver all forms of print, we are focused on sustainably maximising marketing ROI.

About The Role:

Providing a maintenance service to both the compound and printing plant to include Digital / Lithographic / Screen and finishing machinery. Assisting in fault-finding, installations, and repairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• The post holder will be required to provide breakdown response to the Group of Companies
• Regular lighting maintenance of all buildings that the Group of Companies own
• Assist with Ad-hoc installation projects
• Timely completion of weekly job sheets
• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance
• Diagnosing faults
• Repairing equipment
• Obtaining specialist components, fixtures, or fittings
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
• Creating maintenance procedures
• Managing stocks of supplies and equipment
• Adhere to Safety Procedures - Follow established safety protocols and guidelines to ensure personal safety and that of colleagues
• Reporting Hazards - Promptly report any unsafe conditions, hazards, or incidents to Supervisors or the Health & Safety department
• Proper Equipment Usage - Use safety equipment and personal protective gear equipment as mandated for specific tasks or work environments
• Participation in Training - Attend health and safety training sessions to stay informed about potential risks, preventive measures, and protocol changes
• Emergency Preparedness - Comply with emergency evacuation procedures and participate in drills to ensure readiness
• Regular Safety Inspections - Conduct routine safety inspections to identify and address potential hazards in the workplace
• Incident Investigation - Investigate any accidents or near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Equipment Maintenance - Oversee the regular maintenance and inspection of tools and equipment to ensure they meet safety standards
• Communication - Foster an open line of communication regarding safety concerns and encourage employees to report issues promptly

About You:

• Maths & English GCSE - Grade 4 or higher
• City and Guilds 18th Edition Certificate
• Qualified to part 1 and 2 City and Guilds for electrical installations
• A minimum of 4-years' time served apprenticeship is essential
• Experience working on machinery is necessary skill
• General building maintenance experience is required
• Excellent mechanical / maintenance skills
• PLC Fault-finding skills are essential to this role
• Lithographic knowledge is desirable
• General screen-printing knowledge will be required in this role
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Flexible approach to work
• The ability to train on Digital presses to learn new technology

Personal Attributes & Behaviours:

Due to the demanding nature of this role, the candidate needs to have a robust personality. Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Competencies for Success: 

Communication - Communicating with staff in all areas of the business. Clear & effective communication.

Customer Focus - Interacting with openness and honesty, actively listening, developing, and supporting the business.

Legislative Requirements: 

So far as is reasonably practicable, the postholder must ensure that safe working practices are adopted within work area and during completion of work for which the postholder is responsible, to maintain a safe working environment for employees and service users.

Augustus Martin is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race or ethnic origin, gender identity, family situation, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Electrician, Electrical Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Installation & Design Engineer, may also be considered for this role.