Reckitt
Industrial Electrician
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Industrial Electrician
Site Electrician – Supply Chain Manufacturing Excellence
We are Reckitt, home to some of the world’s best-loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We combine this with eye-opening opportunities in a global environment where inclusivity and respect define our workplace.
Our supply chain is the backbone of our business—bringing essential products to people worldwide safely and efficiently, underpinned by passionate and talented teams. With exciting career opportunities spanning planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, you could join a team helping to innovate and optimise how our products reach those who need them.
From the Global Supply Planning team crafting global supply strategy to the Procurement Centre of Excellence negotiating with suppliers, or the Manufacturing Excellence team shaping high-quality, safe production, and the Logistics Excellence team, which proactively supports efficient distribution—supply chain at Reckitt is where performance stakes translate into impactful work.
About the Role
The Site Electrician plays a critical role in ensuring the uninterrupted, reliable operation of all factory services, plant, and infrastructure across the year. This role ensures:
- All assigned electrical systems, plant, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained to Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) with compliance to relevant safety regulations.
- Prompt resolution of equipment issues and breakdowns to optimise manufacturing performance.
- Contribution to the global supply function by aligning with quality, compliance, and cost objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems to British Standard BS 7671, Employers’ Association Wiring Rules (EAWR), and site-specific standards.
- Conduct inspections, testing, verification, and generate accurate documentation for compliance and audits.
- Diagnose electrical faults and implement corrective actions.
- Interpret and work from technical drawings and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and cleanroom standards.
- Maintain audit-ready, meticulous documentation.
- Support apprentices and uphold high workmanship standards.
- Collaborate with colleagues to meet performance targets, including Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and budget controls.
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Essential Requirements
- PC literate with proficiency in using electronic systems.
- Recognition for a completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services / Installation.
- Level 3 Inspection & Testing qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent).
- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
- Strong knowledge of BS 7671 electrical standards.
- ECS Gold Card is considered a plus.
Desirable (Not Essential)
- Experience with PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and automation.
- Control panel wiring and testing proficiency.
- Familiarity with technical drawings and schematic diagrams.
- Background in industrial automation or process-control environments.
- ATEX/competent person for dangerous substances (DSEAR) awareness or equivalent knowledge.
- Experience handling flammable or solvent-based processes.
- CompEx (Ex01 – Ex04) or relevant certification.
Must-Have Attributes
- Strong technical and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to deliver high attention to detail with precision in documentation.
- Proactive, reliable, and safety-focused approach at all times.
- Passion for continuous improvement in processes and team efficiencies.
- Ability to coach, support, and mentor engineering teams.
- Outstanding communication skills with active teamwork.
- Adaptability and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Achievement-driven, high-pressure capable—comfortable delivering excellence under pressure.
- Sharp problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Accountability, resiliency, and ownership with a results-driven mindset.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated independent performer with high initiative, can work with minimal supervision.
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What We Offer
At Reckitt, we champion inclusion and equality, aligning with our global Employee Resource Groups to support employees throughout their career development.
We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees with:
- A comprehensive range of parental benefits, including childcare support.
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that reinforces mental health support.
- Provision of global life insurance plans for all employees.
- Competitive local market benefits available in line with the region.
- Global share plans, enabling individuals to profit from our organisation's success.
- For eligible roles, short-term incentives to recognise and celebrate outstanding results.
- Pay for performance rewards system, intrinsically aligned with our company strategy.
We Value All People
Great people come in all shapes—raw talent, diverse experience, unique perspectives. While we assess for specific skill sets and experience, we also look for volition, passion, and dedication.
Know that if this role excites you or aligns with your career aspirations, now is the time to apply, regardless of whether every job detail checks off like a checklist.
All qualified candidates are given fair consideration without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, religious belief, sexual orientation, marital/career status, veteran status, or any basis protected by law.
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