Hello, I'm a new member here and looking for some advice. I served my time in a factory around 15 years ago and have been a maintenance electrician since. I've worked on installations, servicing, commissioning, PLC's and some domestic work. I am looking on advice as to what courses people would...
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to become a multi-skilled maintenance engineer in a factory environment as I am looking for a more local and permanent job. My experience is as an instrument technician and engineer in the oil and gas, chemical and petrochem industries (apprenticeship, NVQ 3, HND and...
Stanley36
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Hi to all,
Looking to open some extra doors for myself in the near future. I have heard through various people a 'Gold JIB' card could be beneficial to hold.
I work as a commercial spark in a maintenance role. I have been time-served and working in this role for 3 years.
I hold;
NVQ Level...
Hi all....
Apologies if this has been posted in the wrong area, please move if it is...
I am a 36year old maintenance technician in an automated warehouse who has been working for my company for 18 months. Prior to that I have no electrical experience. I have learned lots in my time here...
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Hello Guys & Dolls,
I'm currently Maintenance qualified with an NVQ3 Electrical Maintenance, accompanied by 17th Ed and soon-to-be Inspecting and Testing. I'm looking to generally vary myself as an Electrician and open a few more doors by going down the Installation route. My question to you...
Hi, just always wondered whether Aspect actually do pay £28 per hour or is just a hoax?
quote from aspect job for electrician
'In return we are able to offer continuous work at an hourly rate of £28.00 + higher rates for overtime. Vehicle and phone will be provided
anybody had any experience...
Hello all,
I've just completed an engineering maintenance advanced apprenticeship (craft and technician) which took four years and involved both electrical and mechanical units.
The course involved completion of a onc and hnc in general engineering and a level 3 nvq in engineering maintenance...
Hi all,
I'm about to complete my 2365 level 3 and have decided to go on to do the full nvq electrical maintenance, my problem is that I work full time as a maintenance technician with a mechanical bias so I don't get any hands experience with the install side of things so Im thinking I will...
So my thinking for this post is that hopefully I will be time served at the end of the year and wondering where I want to take my career. I'd like to hear from everyone; house bashers, industrial, commercial, offshore, maintenance sparks(shout if I forgot you) and what a typical day is for you...
This is old Haes panel, installed in a council special needs learning centre, and maintained by a blue chip all building maintenance company. For the past 3 years they have serviced it every quarter, and given it a full bill of health certification.
On working on a building extension, we checked...
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New build domestic which uses external window blinds. Each blind is supplied with L N permanent then switched L for up and another switched L for down. Blinds self limit at extremes. (Thus 4 live conductors). There are 15 blinds, all running back to central "smart home" gear/relays where they...
Hi, I've recently finished doing a 4 week course to gain 17th edition, part p qualification, 2392 inspection and testing and level 2 logic core qualification. I have been in the building trade for 10 years since leaving school. Tiling being my main trade, then moving on to general maintenance...
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Hi, I have a job interview coming up over the next few weeks for the position of Mobile Service Engineer. The job description is a little vague and just states it involves electrical/mechanical planned and reactive maintenance. It doesn't state what sector/environment it will be in but overall...
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Hello
This is my first post on the forum.
I have been qualified about a year and working for a building services company. Recently I was made redundant and applied for a couple of jobs through recruiters online. I went for multiskilled m&e roles in retail and managed to get an offer for...
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Hi im a 33 year old electrician currently working on an installation team at astra zeneca in Macclesfield! I would like to further my knowledge on electrical maintenance,motors hydraulic,pneumatics and plcs but unsure what courses would further my knowledge!
I currently have nvq3 in...
aidley
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Hi all. Just started a new job in electrical maintenance today.
I have spent the last 10 year's doing all types of install work however have decided to move indoors.
The guy who is there at the moment has always had people in to work on the machines rather than do anything himself.
Just...
Me and the Gaffer went to do some hv maintenance today, general inspections of the huts, the switchgear and transformers.
Check functionality of all the equipment etc etc.
first hut all goes fine, onto the next hut and find this....
all still live, with the remote functions not operating...
Hi guys I'm just looking for a bit of advice, I'm an apprentice trained maintenance engineer but electrically biased and have been doing electrical work for a few years now but I'm really interested and wanting to work more in the installation part of the electrical industry whether it be...
jturn101
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Hi guys I was wondering if anyone would know of any courses to do with electrical maintenance or electrical engineering, I'm based in Leicester and have been working for a maintenance crew for around 2 years before that I was into installation jobs like shop fitting etc.... I'm looking for a...
Hi all. I am desperate to more from my role as installation electrician to electrical maintenance. I have gained experience in all areas and sectors. Ie Inspection and testing, fault finding, motors etc. However I appreciate this doesn't really help with today's maintenance jobs with plc's etc ...
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