Job Description

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.Wexe2x80x99re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.Wexe2x80x99re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.What is the role?We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to be based at our Harworth site.This role will involve all aspects of trouble shooting, problem solving and project work. You will be working as part of the maintenance team ensuring that all electrical plant equipment is operating efficiently with the minimum amount of downtime and in a safe order.Hours of Work: 6.00am xe2x80x93 14.30pm / 14.00pm xe2x80x93 22.30am alternating weeks.The role will include:

• Fault find and repair any electrical or electro-mechanical related problems on the plant or equipment
• Maintain and monitor the machines and equipment to enable them to achieve their budgeted outputs at the required quality levels
• Complete all relevant paperwork associated with the task you are performing in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure that you are aware of the Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and that you adhere to them at all times
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation with colleagues
• Promote Lean thinking and actively look for ways to improve your efficiency
• Actively take part in any training requested to enhance your role
• Perform other duties as required by your line manager
• Ensure you have a very good working knowledge of all plant equipment and machinery.
• Ensure that you are adequately trained to run the equipment after servicing or maintenance in order that the production personnel are able to start & run the equipment without further modifications or adjustments.

What we need from you?

• Electrical engineering or similar apprenticeship with relevant experience is essential
• ONC/BTEC xe2x80x93 HNC/BTEC or equivalent in Electrical engineering
• 17th / 18th edition qualified
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is essential; ideally heavy manufacturing (clay, refractory, quarrying, cement) or FMCG
• Good communicator with team skills
• Sound knowledge of Siemens PLCxe2x80x99s xe2x80x93 s7 TIA portal
• Excellent analytical & fault finding / problem solving skills
• Good knowledge of electric motors / pneumatics
• Good sound mechanical skills
• Working within a multi skilled team
• Experience of working in a Safety-First culture
• Ability to work on onexe2x80x99s own and make necessary judgments

Whatxe2x80x99s in it for you?Salary and benefits package

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Health Care

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of.If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GBNo Agencies please xe2x80x93 Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introductionPersimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at talentacquisition@persimmonhomes.com

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