Electrical Control Panel Technician
Location: Haydock, St Helens (4 days per week in the office)
Job type: Permanent / Full time
Contracted hours: Full time – 36hrs per week (we offer an option to condense full time hours into 4 days Monday – Thursday)
About the role
Overview of the role
We're looking for an Electrical Control Panel Technician to join our Engineering team at Delkia's Haydock headquarters. Working on a range of safety-critical projects within the nuclear, defence and clean energy sectors, you'll be responsible for assembling, wiring, testing and installing industrial electrical control panels and control systems to the highest quality standards.
You'll work closely with Electrical Engineers and Project Managers throughout the build, test and installation phases, ensuring systems are delivered safely, accurately and in line with customer requirements.
What you’ll be responsible for
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Assemble and wire electrical control panels and control systems from electrical schematics.
- Install, inspect and test control panels prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and witness testing with customers.
- Carry out electrical fault finding and resolve wiring or build issues during assembly and testing.
- Produce red-line drawing amendments and support the creation of accurate as-built documentation.
- Work closely with Electrical Engineers throughout project delivery.
About you
What you’ll bring
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Time-served Electrical or EC&I Technician with experience in industrial control systems (or equivalent experience).
- Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and safe working practices.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Experience testing and fault-finding electrical control systems
- Experience working to electrical standards and quality procedures
Nice to have
Although not essential, if you’re also able to demonstrate the following, we’ll take that into account when assessing your application:
- HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems.
- Experience using Swagelok fittings and products.
- IOSH
The Person
We believe that recruiting is not just about finding people who can demonstrate the right skills – if you can demonstrate those we would also like to see:
- a can-do attitude with a positive approach to problem solving
- excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all areas of their work
- application of our core values in your everyday working life:
o collaboration and teamwork
o integrity, trust and accountability
o safety and security
o client focused
o positive social value and impact
o continuous improvement
What we offer
In return, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:
Ways of Working
- 36 hours full time working
- Optional 4 day working week (Monday to Thursday)
Time Off
- 23 days holiday, plus 3 discretionary days to cover the Christmas closedown period (plus bank holidays)
- Option to purchase up to 36 hours additional holiday
- Birthday day off (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
- 1 STEM Day per year
Other benefits
- Healthcare cash plan – allowing you to reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare
- Employers pension contributions of 5%
- Cycle to work scheme
- Professional membership fees (if required for your role)
- Free onsite parking
- Free refreshments and fruit in the workplace
Next Steps
If this is the right role for you and you’re ready to join our team, please apply in writing with your CV and a covering letter giving us a little more information about yourself, your situation and why you consider yourself to be the right person for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.
Security and Vetting
We take the security requirements of our industry, client and customers very seriously so before joining the team you’ll be required to undertake a number of checks. Depending on your role, you may be subject to UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and satisfy requirements for national security vetting clearance as appropriate to the role applied for.
Equal Opportunities
We believe in equality, diversity and inclusion and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.
Confidentiality
All applications received will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence and restricted to those involved in the recruitment process.
Note to Agencies
Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.
