Electrical Engineer

Michelmersh Brick Holdings are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team at our Danehill (Sussex) plant as a Day Electrical Engineer.

The successful applicant will work in our Maintenance department, supporting the continuous improvement of all factory areas such as: health & safety, production output, environmental impact, and efficiency & productivity. The successful applicant will also be responsible for ensuring downtime is minimized and company standards are complied with.

An awareness of health and safety must be demonstrated in the workplace at all times.

Job specification

• Provide plant wide maintenance service, dealing with a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic
• Follow the company isolation & lock off procedure at all times
• Work to PPM systems
• Develop knowledge of the plant through training courses
• Complete all day shift work instructions in an efficient manner, filling in report books accordingly
• Ensure work is conducted effectively during factory shutdown periods – maintenance personnel will be expected to work during these times
• Monday to Friday 06.30 to 17.00

Previous experience & Qualifications

• 18th Edition Electrical qualification - essential
• Demonstrable experience in electrics/mechanical skills (multi skilled electrician) - essential
• Experience with automation & three phase systems - essential
• NVQ electrical/mechanical engineering
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage to the successful applicant

Personal Specifications

• Commitment to/awareness of health and safety
• Good team worker capable of working alone
• Logical approach to fault finding
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously
• Ability to prioritise own workload and multitask effectively
• Self-motivated to complete tasks ahead of Production start up
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good communication skills
• High standards of housekeeping

What we offer

• £18.41 per hour
• Overtime available paid at enhanced rates
• Monthly production bonus upon production targets being met
• 24 days holiday plus 8 statutory days per year
• Employee benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme, Life Assurance and more
• Regular opportunities to develop and learn new skills via employer funded training

About Us

As Britain’s Brick Specialists, Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC unites the best in clay traditions. The Group represents seven of the most recognised premium brands across the UK and Europe: Blockleys, Carlton, FabSpeed, Floren.be, Freshfield Lane and Michelmersh, producing over 125 million handmade and machine-made clay bricks and pavers annually.

Michelmersh strives to be a well invested and sustainable business, and we recognise that our people and the variety of skills they bring enable us to be at forefront of innovation. As such, we are committed to advocating for equal employment opportunities within our organisation, and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or background.

We are similarly committed to providing development and career progression for all our employees, whilst continuing to champion a culture of wellbeing through ongoing mental health initiatives, recognised Mental Health First Aiders, and a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme.

Pay: £18.41 per hour

Expected hours: 47.5 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Experience:

• electrics/mechanical: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• 18th Edition Electrical qualification (required)

Work Location: In person