Doncasters
Electrical Maintenance Technician
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Are you a skilled electrically biased Electrical Technician? Want to support Doncasters to continue turning metal into motion?
At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Technician to join our team in Chard, Somerset.
Hours of Work:
- Mon – Thu: 06:00-14:00 (early shift) / 14:00-22:00 (late shift)
- Fri: 06:00 – 12:00 (early shift) / 12:00 – 18:00 (late shift)
Why join us?
Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?
We are a specialist manufacturer of complex precision cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, supporting leading OEM programmes.
We excel in turning metals into motion, working in alloys and manufacturing complex product designs to offer an unparalleled range of solutions for high performance and specialist applications.
We employ more than 3,000 people across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally, providing the scale and expertise required to serve leading aerospace engine and IGT OEMs.
At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.
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Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, integrity, and teamwork.
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied field to work in.
- An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities.
- Company cash health care plan with an extensive range of benefits.
The role
We are looking for an enthusiastic skilled Electrical Technician to work as part of a small team to support the smooth running of the factory and its operations.
On a day-to-day basis you will:
- Perform mechanical skills to diagnose faults and repairs and adjust where necessary.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service plans.
- Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines and equipment.
- Use initiative to solve complicated technical problems associated with reactive maintenance activities, including sourcing parts & materials, and seeking manufacturer technical support.
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Interested?
If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:
- Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Engineering experience within an Industrial Manufacturing Environment
- 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations or equivalent
- Minimum of NVQ L2 electrical qualifications (ideally NVQ L3) or equivalent
- Fault finding, Mechanical and Electrical
- Experience working on 3-phase electrical equipment
To Apply
Apply online.
We’ll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.
Equal opportunities
Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process.
Please contact careers@doncasters.com.
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