Graduate / Assistant Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a Graduate/Assistant Electrical Engineer to add to our Maintenance Team. The role is focused on developing expertise in engineering maintenance on site and supporting development of a reliability centred maintenance culture. This opportunity will help you obtain experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals in the field.

As a Graduate/Assistant (Trades Background) Electrical Engineer in the Maintenance Team, you will develop expertise in engineering maintenance on site. Actively support the development of a reliability centred maintenance culture in partnership with the operations team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Assist the team to identify changing engineering standards and legislation which require site action/compliance.
• Lead and support smaller engineering maintenance projects across the smelter complex.
• Provide support and training to diagnose and fault-find equipment failures as required.
• Ensure all written isolation procedures are followed, involving multiple points of isolation to control hazardous energy.
• Identify the quickest and most cost-effective, long-term solution to remedial activity.
• Instil a reliability focused culture within direct reports, and maintenance function.
• Ensure all electrical equipment is maintained to current statutory, regulatory and company standards.
• Coordinate auditing systems to ensure engineering compliance on the site as required.
• Lead site reliability projects using recognised lean principles.
• Assist the coaching of the maintenance team to ensure competency and delivery standards.
• Manage external engineering contractors in line with health & safety, cost, time and standards and expectations.
• Support the Engineering team on new equipment installation, providing long-term maintenance input.
• Ensure all tasks comply with required health, safety and environmental standards.
• Work in a safe manner, avoid taking unnecessary risks and avoid improvisation which entails risk.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave
• 8 public holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• Company pension contribution from 4% up to 9%
• AVIVA Life Assurance (6 times the salary)
• BHSF Cash Health Care Plan or AVIVA Private medical insurance plus Dental Scheme
• Onsite Gym and access to a variety of Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Education Support Grant, £1000 for each child in university paid annually
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Employee Reward and recognition programme
• Employee Discounts - Inclusive rewards (Salary sacrifice scheme, discounts, cashback)
• Christmas Voucher

REQUIREMENTS

Experience, skills and qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree or Time Served Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Basic understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to write technical reports and documentation.

Behavioral Competencies

• Interpersonal skills to collaborate in team environments and build relationships.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and manage workload.
• Attention to detail.

If you would like further details then please contact lochabercareers@alvancegroup.com

The closing date for this role is Tuesday 24th June 2025, 11:59pm.