Vickerstock in partnership with a leading Food Manufacturing company are seeking to employ an Experienced Industrial Electrical Technician Working Hours Full-time, permanent 0800-1600 Monday to Friday 24hr callout rotation every 1 in 3 weeks Key Accountabilities Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems across the hatchery and associated facilities.
Read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, and equipment manuals.
Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance to minimise downtime in a 24/7 production environment.
Inspect, test, and maintain transformers, circuit breakers, control panels, and other electrical components.
Troubleshoot electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic and testing equipment.
Repair and replace electrical wiring, fixtures, and components in line with manufacturer and safety standards.
Perform circuit breaker corrective and preventative maintenance.
Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of hatchery machinery, including incubators, hatchers, climate control, ventilation, and alarm systems.
Maintain awareness of the critical nature of eggs and live production, ensuring all work is carried out carefully to avoid contamination, damage, temperature disruption, or unnecessary disturbance.
Work in compliance with National Electrical Code standards and all relevant health, safety, and biosecurity procedures.
Support routine preventative maintenance programmes to ensure optimal machine performance and egg protection.
Complete maintenance records, permits, and relevant documentation accurately and on time.
Carry out general repair work to process machinery as required.
Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to support hatchery performance.
Undertake other reasonable duties as assigned in support of the site.
Requirements Recognised electrical qualification and previous electrical maintenance experience is essential.
Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, food, or agricultural environment is desirable.
Willingness to learn and develop detailed knowledge of specialised hatchery equipment and processes.
Good manual dexterity and fault-finding ability.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the operational needs of the business, including call-outs.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently and prioritise effectively.
Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
Skills: Electrical Electrician Electrical Engineering