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Ravago is a leading international player within recycling and distribution of plastics, rubber and chemicals. Over the years, Ravago grew from a local Belgian company into an international group with more than 9,000 employees worldwide.
Industrial Plant Electrician
Looking for Your Next Engineering Challenge? Power Your Career with Ravago.
King's Lynn | Day-Based Role, Mon-Fri with occasional Call-Out Requirement | £40,000pa
At Ravago Building Solutions UK, we're proud to be the UK's original manufacturer of XPS insulation, with over 65 years of manufacturing heritage. Our products help create warmer, more energy-efficient buildings across the UK and Europe.
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Industrial Plant Electrician to join our engineering team. You'll play a vital role in maintaining and improving the reliability of our manufacturing plant, helping to keep production running safely and efficiently.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician who enjoys fault finding, problem solving, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Industrial Plant Electrician, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving electrical systems across our site. Working closely with production and maintenance colleagues, you'll:
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults on manufacturing equipment and plant systems
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities
- Respond to breakdowns and minimise production downtime
- Maintain and troubleshoot motors, inverters, drives, sensors and control systems
- Fault-find on PLC-controlled machinery and automated equipment
- Assist with projects, upgrades and installation of new equipment
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and performance
- Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately
- Work safely in accordance with company procedures and electrical regulations
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions following equipment failures
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with a proactive approach to maintenance.
You'll be:
- An experienced electrician with industrial or manufacturing experience
- Skilled in electrical fault finding and diagnostics
- Comfortable working with automated equipment and control systems
- A practical problem solver who can work independently and as part of a team
- Safety focused and committed to following procedures
- Flexible and willing to support operational requirements
- Fluent in spoken and written English
Essential Qualifications
- Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
- Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
- Experience working within an industrial or manufacturing environment
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent)
- PLC Programming or advanced automation training
- Fault-find on PLC-controlled machinery and automated production systems
- Knowledge of PLC system and industrial automation
- COMPEX, ATEX or industrial process industry experience
- Experience with variable speed drives and industrial automation
Hiring Information
This role is based on site in King's Lynn.
This role reports to the Maintenance Manager, RBS King's Lynn.
This role is Mon-Fri 37.5hrs per week with rotational call for additional payment.
What's In It For You?
✅ Competitive salary
✅ Long-term career opportunities
✅ Generous company pension scheme
✅ Access to BUPA healthcare and dental scheme
✅ Cycle to Work scheme
✅ Subsidised gym and health club membership
✅ Opportunity to work with modern manufacturing equipment and automation systems
Why Join Ravago?
This is more than a maintenance role. It's an opportunity to join a business that values technical expertise, invests in its people, and offers long-term career development within a growing manufacturing operation.
Your skills will have a direct impact on the reliability, efficiency and future success of our King's Lynn plant.
Apply today and help keep Ravago Building Solutions powered for the future.