Siemens Energy

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Craftsperson you’ll contribute to the day-to-day tasks of assembly, wiring and testing of HV Switchgear Components & ancillary equipment. Supporting the delivery of various contracts, in line with business unit targets and budgets. Attend customer sites to carry out repairs/maintenance/installation of HV switchgear and ancillary components.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• To operate as part of a multi skilled team on a wide range of products.
• Will have experience of wiring control panels, circuit breakers etc from various forms of wiring diagrams
• Will have experience in mechanical and electrical testing of various switchgear ranges
• To have the ability and flexibility to work on new and refurbished products from engineering drawings
• Ensure the application of good working practices, adhering to QHS&E procedures.
• Will be expected to work overtime and /or shift work to achieve production targets.
• Will be expected to attend/carry out duties at various customer sites when required
• Ensure housekeeping standards are established and maintained within the various sections of the Service Centre.
• Contribute towards promoting innovation to continuously improve productivity.
• Assist in the recording, measurement and resolution of all quality issues.
• Participate in the training and development of the Service Centre team

Main Duties

• Deliver products and equipment to customers satisfaction (quality and delivery)
• Contribute towards reviews on manpower and workshop priorities and make recommendations to the Service Centre supervision.
• Deliver allocated tasks in line with the production plan.
• Report engineering/quality issues to the Supervision Team.
• Participate in and promote innovation and continuously improve the productivity of the team and the working area.

QHS&E Duties

• Ensure the application of good working practices and adherence to Q,H,S&E procedures/standards and operating procedures.
• Assist in the recording, measurement and resolution of all quality issues.
• Ensure risk assessments are carried out when required.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.

Staff development

• Undertake training necessary for the role and self development.
• Participate in the training and development of the Service Centre team.
• Support the development of apprentices.

What You Bring

• Craft apprenticeship, achievement of NVQ/SVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Craftsperson must be able (with correct training) to operate Fork Lift Trucks, Pendant Cranes and Mewps.
• Work from Wiring Diagrams, schedules & schemes.
• Assembly and wiring of cubicles.
• Mechanical assembly of electrical components.
• FLT License
• Crane License
• Experience of wire checking/fault finding on control panels.
• Experience in a manufacturing / assembly environment.

About the Team

Our team is an integral part of the Grid Technologies, tasked with the representation and distribution of Siemens Energy Products throughout the UK and Ireland. We are strategically positioned in Newcastle to effectively manage and support our operations across these markets.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character, no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences. 

Rewards/Benefits

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to a flexible benefits portal for private medical cover, cycle-to-work schemes, and more 
• A class-leading adjustable pension scheme 
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of Siemens Energy and manufacturing 
• Siemens Energy offers hybrid and flexible work models to support work-life balance.
• Access to global learning platforms and career advancement