Electrical Technician

Mallaghan Engineering is a leading global supplier in the manufacture of Ground Support Equipment for the Aviation Industry, producing highly acclaimed GSE products to an ever-expanding global network of customers. The Company is fully committed to a highly ambitious strategy of future growth and to continuing to build its reputation for the quality of its products and its customer service ethos.

We are now recruiting for an Electrical Technician to join our team.

Working as part of the electrical production team, you will be responsible for the fault finding and diagnostics and wiring of our ground support equipment including our EV (Electric Vehicles) on the factory production lines. Programming and product software uploading and testing. Sign off of electrical installation and liaise with customers when carrying out PDI checks and testing.

Working on own initiative and as part of a team, your main duties will include;

• Embody & champion Mallaghan’s Vision, Values, & Behaviors in all aspects of the business.
• Wiring of production plants on the assembly lines assisting with the fitting of electrical systems trouble shooting software problems and electrical faults.
• Cataloguing and analysing system non-performances.
• Ensure all paperwork is up to date, completed and filed.
• Actively minimise plant downtime in support of production by responding quickly to production line breakdown situations when required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Involved in driving product and supplier electrical quality improvement.
• Liaise on an on-going basis with Supervisors, Managers, and team members
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Any other duties as required by the production manager to suit business needs.
• Adherence to our ISO 9001 Quality management system.
• Adherence to company health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and tidy works area

Experience and Qualifications:

• A Third Level Electrical Engineering Qualification or Vocational Time Served Electrical Qualification.
• Experience of 3-phase AC and 12-24VDC electrical control systems
• Ability to read, understand electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience of electric system installation and wiring on plant equipment in a high-volume production environment
• A full driving license.
• A ‘can do’ attitude and ability to interact with a multifunctional team

Desirable

• Ideally you will have knowledge of mains AC and automotive DC electrical and hydraulic schematics and significant experience of electrical fault finding and diagnostics within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Ground Support Equipment would be advantageous as well as hydraulic pumps and valves.
• Experience in electrical drawing packages i.e. Auto Cad, Cleo, Solid works electrical, Eplan. Ability to change/update where required.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Highest level of integrity, honesty, and trust
• Ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills
• A “Can do” resilient attitude and ability to interact with a multi-functional team.
• Able to assess workload and commit to realistic timeline.

In return we offer

• Competitive rates and overtime
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Discounted High Street, Gym Membership and Insurance
• Long Service Awards
• Social Events
• Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
• On-site Parking
• Early finish on Fridays!

If you are interested in this role but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person