Shift Electrician

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Job Description

Salary: Market Rate
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Location: Dalbeattie, DG5 4PL
Rotating Shifts 24/7 (42 Average hours p/w)
Working alongside a team of Engineers, under the leadership of our Engineering Manager you will be responsible for providing a prompt and responsive fault diagnosis and repair service throughout the sawmill & undertaking routine electrical maintenance, across a range of plant and machinery.
Specifically, some responsibilities of a Shift Electrician include:
  • Troubleshooting and testing equipment, controls, and software.
  • Repairing Mechanical, Pneumatic and Electromechanical Machinery.
  • Undertaking a variety of preventative and reactive maintenance duties.
  • Installation of machine parts such as valves, pumps, and motors.
  • Carrying out planned maintenance checks, finding and fixing any faults.
  • Responding to emergency breakdowns on our production lines.
  • Identifying solutions that will improve systems efficiency and reduce costs.

About You:
Alongside your solid background in electrical engineering, preferably gained within a manufacturing environment, you are confident in working alone or alongside a team. Youll be technically minded and hold your work to a high level. In addition, youll have:
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good understanding of computer-based systems and software.
  • A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment.
  • Experience of PLC systems.
  • Ideally hold C&G 17th or 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualifications (or equivalent).

About Us:
  • BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
  • We aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.
  • BSW operates as a collection of experts an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
  • With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
  • In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industrys leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:
  • Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
  • Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
  • Confidential 24/7 support with the Well-being hub.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Funded learning and career development opportunities.
  • Company provided Life Assurance policy.

Closing date for applications:17 April 2026
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Location:
Dalbeattie
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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