Electrical / Controls Technician - Sandford, United Kingdom - Thatchers Cider

Thatchers Cider

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Sandford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Electrical / Controls Technician
Sandford, Somerset

Who are Thatchers Cider?

Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world.

Now in our fourth generation of family cider makers, we're exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots.

We've experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology and world-class cider mill.

The best part? We're just getting started.
We are currently looking for an Electrical / Controls Technician to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits:

Competitive salary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineering professional from an industrial background to join our world-renowned cider company where we make delicious products that have been enjoyed by our customers for over 100 years.

Joining an incredible environment where there is a thirst for knowledge, you'll be provided with great opportunities to utilise your skills, with the opportunity to train as an engineer, amongst like-minded individuals embarking on an engaging career.

The Role
As our Electrical / Controls Technician, you will ensure our production plant continues to operate safely and efficiently.

Carrying out small works activities, which could include equipment replacement, component re-wiring, electrical installation and control panel modifications, you will ensure an uninterrupted production service is provided.

You will also assist with on-site testing and commissioning of new or modified systems, carry out risk assessments and generate method statements.

Additionally, you will co-ordinate and manage third party sub-contractors delivering services.

About You
To be considered as our Electrical / Controls Technician, you will need:

Experience in an industrial setting, either in a manufacturing environment or sub-contractor type role
Competence with fault finding and troubleshooting control systems
Knowledge of Automation Equipment such as Inverter Drives, Motor Control, Safety Systems, Pneumatics, etc.
An understanding of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

Please note, this role requires a working shift pattern.

Other organisations may call this role Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Production Line Engineer, Plant Technician, Operations Technician, or Electrical Controls Engineer.

Webrecruit and Thatchers Cider are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way toconduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.