Shift Electrician​/Instrument Technician

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Irvine, SCTtime type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
NB6025193

Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! We are now looking for
** an*
* ** Electrician or Instrument Technician
** to join our Shift Operations team in Caledonian Paper Mill, Irvine, UK.
** What you will do
*** Ensure adherence to UPM safety standards and environmental policies
* Undertake preventative and corrective maintenance
* Troubleshoot plant and equipment issues
* Refurbish equipment as required
* Perform core cutter duties
* Form part of the site-wide Emergency Response Team
* Maximize availability and reliability of the production process and CHP plant
* Work a shift pattern comprising two 12-hour day shifts (6:00–18:00), two 12-hour night shifts (18:00–6:00), followed by six rest days; cover absences and holidays as required
** Who You Are
** You must have served a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical or Instrumentation, be qualified to HNC level and have experience in a manufacturing environment. You will be an analytical troubleshooter able to fault find, maintain and repair plant and equipment associated with a continuous industrial process.

You should be able to work safely, be self-motivated, have good communication skills, be a team player but also able to work on your own initiative while having the commitment and organizational skills to manage your responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
* You have experience with industrial automation equipment
* You have knowledge of PLC/DCS systems
* You have experience working with LV and HV switch gear (up to 11KV)
* You have expertise in variable speed drives and AC & DC motors
* You are competent with engineering drawings and documentation
* You have experience using a maintenance management system
* You have knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and a working understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations (EaWR 1989), Permit to Work, and LOTO systems
** This is what we offer to you**
* ** A meaningful job:
** We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.
* ** A caring community:
** Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
* ** Development opportunities:
** We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
* ** Responsible employer:
** Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
* ** Attractive benefits package** – We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including bonus and pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus stat days, free on-site gym, Employee Assistance Programme, employee retail discount scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and on-site electric vehicle charging facilities.

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** Additional information
** Training will be provided as required to the suitable candidate.

For further information, please contact Darren McConnell, Head of Maintenance and Engineering, at  apply and attach your CV and cover letter by
** January 26, 2026**. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the Final date to receive applications.

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at  or tel. .Part of the UPM-Kymmene group, Caledonian Paper is the UK's only manufacturer of magazine paper using the latest technology to produce high-volume, high-quality products for demanding markets at home and abroad. The Company has been established in Irvine, Ayrshire for more than 35 years and has a reputation for offering high quality employment and development opportunities.#LI-POST
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