If you are an electrically skilled maintenance technician with experience across PLCs and Instrumentation within highly regulated / engineering environments and you enjoy having half the year off, then look no further.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a skilled Shift Maintenance Electrician to join a well-established manufacturing site. This is a great opportunity to work within a global, supportive, down-to-earth team, where you’ll play a key role in maintaining critical plant equipment and ensuring safe, reliable operations.
This role offers long-term stability, strong earning potential, and a varied workload within a heavy industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repairs across plant equipment
* Work on motors, transformers, switchgear, breakers, and lighting systems
* Perform routine inspections, calibrations, and condition monitoring
* Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
* Use CMMS systems to log work and maintain accurate records
* Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and safety procedures
* Conduct plant isolations (where authorised)
* Work collaboratively with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities
* Provide clear shift handovers and reports
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety
What We’re Looking For
* HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
* Time-served Electrical Technician or equivalent experience
* Experience in heavy industry or manufacturing environments
* Strong ability to work independently, particularly on night shifts
* Solid knowledge of:
* LV systems and equipment – MCC, Drives, Frequency drives, Motors etc
* Basic automation / control systems and instrumentation
* Experience reading and interpreting electrical and process drawings
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* 17th/18th Edition desirable
* Experience within Chemicals, Oil & Gas, FMCG, Food & Beverage etc
What’s on Offer
* £50,000 during probation, rising to £52,000 thereafter
* Shift Pattern: 12-hour rotating shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) – you will work half the year due to shifts!
* Healthcare and health insurance package
* 29 days holiday + 4 statutory days (built into shift pattern)
* A supportive and collaborative team environment
* Cycle to work scheme after 6-month probationary period
* 6.5% ER contribution to pension
* a referral program that allows our employees to earn a bonus (depends on the location) if they refer a friend or person for the open role and this candidate was hired as well as successfully completed probation period
Salary description
£50000.00 - £52000.00 per year