Industrial Electrician

Your mission

We are looking for a Multi-skilled Industrial Electrician to join our Engineering team at our Neath site in the UK. 

Join Osprey and help shape the future of advanced materials.

Your profile

The ideal candidate will have demonstratable experienced electrical engineering and hold an electrical trade apprenticeship with minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical engineering.   The main focus of the role will be to undertake electrical work on the site’s equipment, but also to undertake some mechanical work as required. Full training will be provided. The following skills would also be desirable; an understanding of control instrumentation, three phase electrical systems, experience of metal or metal powder processing equipment, COMPEX and to have a good level of IT literacy. 

This role is based at our manufacturing site in Neath and is on a 3-shift working pattern, 5 days per week, mornings, afternoons and nights.

Key responsibilities include:

• To undertake all electrical work as required.
• To undertake mechanical (multi-skilling) work as defined.
• To participate in departmental and site safety initiatives.-skill 
• To liaise with the Shift Production Leader on production priorities.
• Comply with all Standard Working Practices (SWP’s) and permits to work where appropriate. 
• Monitor the Engineering Requests system and carry out appropriate tasks.
• Carry out plant checks as defined.
• When necessary, work planned maintenance shutdowns.
• Participation in the Engineering call out system.

Why us?

This role comes with the following company benefits: 


Pension: 7% employer contribution, with a minimum 5% employee contribution via salary sacrifice.
Health Cash Plan: Westfield Health cover towards everyday healthcare costs including dental, optical and therapies.
Westfield Rewards: Access to employee discounts and savings with a range of retailers and services.
Life Assurance  - Death in service life insurance.
Income Protection  - Income protection for long term critical illness.
Help@hand: Health and wellbeing support including 24/7 remote GP appointments, mental health support, EAP and physiotherapy.
Annual Leave: 26 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
Holiday Purchase: Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave provisions for qualifying employees.
Wellbeing Contribution: 50% contribution towards an eligible health or wellbeing memberships.
Other Benefits: Free fruit, free parking, long-service awards and company events.



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