Electrical Technician

Job Description

Job Summary

Looking for an on-site role where your electrical skills can help keep production IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Global Operations: From procurement to supply chain, we deliver quality, safety, efficiency, operational excellence and sustainability across the full value chain. The role is based in Girvan, Scotland (on-site role). Join our skilled, results-driven, practical, analytical and solution-oriented site maintenance and engineering team, where your work will help keep equipment reliable, processes safe and production running efficiently while driving continuous performance improvements. Your potential is our inspiration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine electrical testing, including Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Residual Current Device (RCD) testing.
• Complete planned maintenance tasks on industrial processing equipment and related site services.
• Respond to equipment issues and breakdowns, identifying faults and resolving them safely and efficiently.
• Drive reliability improvements by identifying recurring issues and helping reduce unplanned downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, completed work and follow-up actions.
• Work to high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping in a food and pharmaceutical production environment.
• Communicate clearly with engineering, technical, quality and production teams to support effective problem solving.
• Contribute to improvement projects, including capital projects, energy-saving initiatives and automation-related activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified or working towards qualification as an Electrical Technician through HNC, NVQ, SVQ3 or City & Guilds pathways.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, maintenance activities and safe working practices.
• Strong fault-finding capability and ability to install, modify or optimize equipment performance when needed.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and perform effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using SAP PM or another Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Interest in developing expertise in industrial automation, controls and process reliability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, technical, quality and production teams.

What Would Make You Stand Out?

• Experience within food, pharmaceutical or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and industrial automation systems.
• Knowledge of BS7671:2018 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work with diverse industrial equipment and modern manufacturing technologies.
• Ongoing training and development in electrical engineering and industrial automation.
• Exposure to capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives and energy-saving programs.
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a global manufacturing organization.

Company Overview

We are a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, delivering groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.