Shift Electrician

Working alongside a team of Engineers, under the leadership of our Engineering Manager you will be responsible for providing a prompt and responsive fault diagnosis and repair service throughout the sawmill & undertaking routine electrical maintenance, across a range of plant and machinery. Specifically, some responsibilities of a Shift Electrician include:

• Troubleshooting and testing equipment, controls, and software.
• Repairing Mechanical, Pneumatic and Electromechanical Machinery.
• Undertaking a variety of preventative and reactive maintenance duties.
• Installation of machine parts such as valves, pumps, and motors.
• Carrying out planned maintenance checks, finding and fixing any faults.
• Responding to emergency breakdowns on our production lines.
• Identifying solutions that will improve systems efficiency and reduce costs.
  
  Alongside your solid background in electrical engineering, preferably gained within a manufacturing environment, you are confident
in working alone or alongside a team. You'll be technically minded and hold your work to a high level. In addition, you'll have:
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good understanding of computer-based systems and software.
• A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment.
• Experience of PLC systems.
• Ideally hold C&G 17th or 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualifications (or equivalent).
  
  BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from
tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
• We aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.
• BSW operates as a collection of experts - an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the
business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
• With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse
demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.

In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry's leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:
• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and
more!
• Confidential 24/7 support with the Well-being hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.