Job Description

Electrical Technician - Team Leader

Full time, permanent position available with an immediate start.

Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm. Fridays 7:30am - 4pm.

Key Plant Automation Ltd is a leading provider of innovative automation solutions, specializing in advanced welding, positioning, and robotic systems. With a reputation for quality, precision, and reliability, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology to industries worldwide.

Due to company growth are looking for an experienced

Electrical Technician - Team Leader

to join our production environment. We are looking for an individual who has experience working with single and multi-axis control systems, as well as leadership skills and qualities.

About the Role:

As an

Electrical Technician - Team Leader

, you'll take ownership of the electrical assembly process - leading a team of technicians, managing workload priorities, and ensuring that all machinery and control panels are built to the highest standard. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in industrial wiring, looking to step into a position of technical and team leadership.

Duties:

Allocate tasks, set priorities, and manage day-to-day workload for a small team. Ensure adherence to electrical schematics, safety standards, and build quality. Collaborate with engineering, production, and project teams to meet deadlines. Carry out quality checks, fault-finding, and testing of electrical systems. Drive continuous improvement in workshop practices and efficiency. Act as the go-to technical point of contact for electrical assembly. Report to the Director of Engineering.

Benefits:

Employment stability. Competitive salary + overtime We supply and maintain the company work wear. In house training courses are provided. Option to join the company pension scheme, NEST. The opportunity to earn a yearly attendance bonus. Entitlement to a birthday holiday. Free on-site secure parking.

The Company:

Is a global leader in welding and robot manipulation. Provides bespoke solutions to a world class customer base. Designs and manufactures high precision mechanical products for use in the production of wind turbines, the nuclear and defence sectors, general engineering and oil and gas industries. Integrates welding equipment into turnkey welding systems. Is progressive, forward thinking and expanding due to growth.

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

Possess working knowledge or drives and control systems. Have the skills to conduct routine maintenance and testing on commercial plant and equipment. Be able to analyse, assess and identify faulty parts. Be able to rewire faulty electrical systems. Work as part of a team or by themselves using their own initiative to find and repair faults in electrical systems. Have experience in control panels and or machine wiring. Be able to collaborate with engineers to deliver bespoke solutions.

Essential Attributes:

Honesty and reliability. Proven experience of working with drives and controls. Diagnostics. Excellent communication skills. Flexible approach to working hours.
Holiday entitlement - 20 days + 8 bank holidays (+1 birthday holiday).

The company has a shutdown over the Christmas period.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person