Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Id 286771 Irvine, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom Job Type Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Work Your Magic with us!  

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 


Your role:

 

As our Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician/Engineer working on a Mon-Fri day shift you'll provide all-round engineering support, ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our Irvine Facility. You will have a deep understanding of Electrical regulations and be responsible for complying with Health & Safety and building codes of practice. As a hands-on engineer, you will work closely within the Facilities & Control of Work Team, managing and performing essential maintenance and installation tasks to ensure our Facility operates at optimal efficiency. Your goal is to maintain and ensure the safety and professionalism of all activities on site with an Act as Owner approach.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

  • Close out all Facility Electrical defects & improvements (lighting & small power).
  • Ensure production area lighting and small power meets all Quality & Regulation standards and ensure Audit readiness.
  • Troubleshooting of Site CCTV, Net2 Access control & fire equipment, to reduce downtime and increase site knowledge.
  • Lead & Support Contractor control & sponsor specific electrical works both Maintenance and construction.
  • Support purchasing process, PR’s, PO’s, Quotations, SAP.
  • Manage Facilities Maintenance to track and close out all facilities maintenance defects (iObeya).
  • Support Facility type Capex works.
  • Carry out all site portable appliance testing and maintain register.
  • Own all Facility type electrical isolations from design, implementation, and long term.

 

Who you are:

  • Experience in Electrical Engineering, ideally in a Facilities or maintenance role
  • Have experience of Preventative Planned Maintenance Management - desirable
  • Have a good knowledge of Facilities plant and equipment - desirable
  • Are computer competent, Microsoft Office, SAP, XL etc.
  • Have a good understand of Building Management Systems and project management processes - desirable
  • Are qualified to City and Guilds Level 3 - installation and maintenance and BS 7671-18th Edition IET - desirable


What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

 

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WHAT WE OFFER

Money makes the world go round. But at Merck there’s more than just financial rewards. We offer a range of attractive benefits to help you work your magic.
Financial & Protection
These core benefits help to provide long-term financial stability for you and your family.
Health and Wellbeing
This pillar is important to us. Therefore, our health benefits are designed to support employees physical and mental wellbeing, e.g. health checkups or medical insurance.
Family
From our Fertility Benefit, to helping support your family life through all its different stages.
Time Away
Time to recharge and specific Leaves to support life events and choices
Life-style
Such as flexible working, gyms, car benefits, shopping discounts.

OuR RECRUITING PROCESS

Depending on the position (level, functional area, country) the process can vary slightly. 
You apply
Complete your online application for your preferred role(s) that match your interests and qualification. If you cannot find a suitable role please join our Talent Zone and stay connected for your next career opportunity. 
We screen
We review your application and if we determine that you are a good fit we will move you to the selection process. 
We assess
You are interviewed by phone, via video and/or face to face. 
Mutual agreement
Ideally you are the perfect match for us! We hope you consider us as your new employer. 
Work your magic!
To guarantee you a smooth start our onboarding preparation begins. 
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