Maintenance Craft Person (Electrical) at RWE Offshore Wind Netherlands BV

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fault Diagnosis, Maintenance, Repair, Electrical Equipment, Motors, Switchgear, Actuators, Battery Systems, DC Systems, Hazardous Area Equipment, Electrical Installations, Generators, Excitation Systems, Brush-gear, DSEAR, ATEX Regulations

Industry

Utilities

Description

Job Title: Maintenance Craft Person Business Area – Gas Number of Vacant Posts - 1 Grade – PC7 Location – Didcot B Contract Type – Permanent Working Hours – Full Time About the role Reporting to the site crafts-team supervisor, the Craftsperson will be responsible for fault diagnosis, maintenance and repair of Equipment across all areas of plant as well as carrying out routine maintenance activities. Working in an efficient and proactive manner, in accordance with Company safety rules and procedures, you will require minimal Supervision. This is primarily a day working role but you must be prepared to provide cover outside normal working hours and to work shifts if required. You should be aware that the role includes working in confined spaces, at heights and in all weathers. In addition to maintenance duties there will be a requirement to support other sections, for example operations teams, storekeeping duties and general site duties as allocated. Ensure the Power Station is a safe place to work and actively contribute to its safe, efficient and cost-effective running Be responsible for the quality of your own work, recording of activities carried out, via the station’s computerised work management system (SAP) and making recommendations for future activities Ensure that all safety and environmental issues are reported immediately Work to a level of productivity in line with business requirements, whilst maintaining quality of work and taking pride in the highest standards of housekeeping during and at the end of your work Undertake both routine and emergent maintenance activities relevant to the discipline as directed by chargehand or supervisor Take a proactive approach to improvements to maintenance activities, and supporting station maintenance and operations as required Work closely with maintenance engineers and technicians to resolve repeat or unusual defects Job requirements and experience Demonstrable experience on electrical equipment associated with heavy industry, including motors, switchgear (up to 22kV), actuators, battery and DC systems, hazardous area equipment, general electrical installations and fault investigation and diagnostics Understanding of generators, excitation systems, and brush-gear including maintenance Understanding, knowledge and experience of DSEAR and ATEX regulations Your Benefits Re-location assistance if required An expected starting salary from £45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience and up to 10% annual bonus A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary Access to Shared Parental Leave as part of the updated Family Leave policy 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme Please contact lisa.merryweather@rwe.com with any questions, Closing date 3rd April 2026

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Responsibilities

The Craftsperson will be responsible for fault diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment, working proactively while adhering to safety rules and procedures. Duties also include recording activities in the work management system and supporting other site sections like operations and storekeeping.