Salary: £35,000–£45,000
Location: Hartlepool
About Natara
Natara Global is a global manufacturer of flavour and fragrance ingredients, supplying
customers across a range of international markets. Its North East manufacturing
operations combine complex process plant, strong technical capability and a focus on
safety, quality and reliable delivery.
Natara is currently investing in and strengthening its engineering capability, creating
opportunities for people who want to contribute to the safe, efficient and continuous
improvement of its manufacturing sites.
The Role
The Electrical Maintenance Technician will install, maintain, test, diagnose faults in and
repair a wide range of electrical plant and associated components.
Typical equipment will include single-phase and three-phase LV power generation and
distribution systems, earthing systems, switch panels, transformers, motors,
generators, lighting systems and circuit-protection devices.
Key Responsibilities
• Diagnose electrical and electromechanical faults promptly and efficiently.
• Install, maintain, test and repair electrical plant and associated components.
• Support the safe and reliable operation of the manufacturing plant.
• Work in accordance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Read and interpret maintenance specifications, engineering drawings, wiring
diagrams, quality standards and equipment manuals.
• Follow work instructions, maintenance plans and schedules.
• Update and circulate as-built drawings where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency and operational safety.
• Develop appropriate plant modification requests.
• Select and use suitable tools and electrical test equipment.
• Identify electrical defects and determine the appropriate response.
• Communicate technical information clearly.
• Use digital systems and equipment to support maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and information.
Qualifications and Experience
• An ECITB apprenticeship or another relevant electrical apprenticeship.
• Alternatively, an HNC or HND supported by appropriate experience.
• A valid CompEx inspection certificate covering Ex01–Ex04.
• Sound knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Experience of working within a formal Permit to Work system and Site Safety
Management System.
• Experience within a hazardous, process or highly regulated manufacturing
environment.
• Knowledge of fire and gas detection and protection systems.
• Knowledge of emergency shutdown systems.
• LV Authorised status and suitable training in the current IET Wiring Regulations.
• Relay-protection training would be beneficial.
• LV/HV switching and isolation training would be beneficial.
• HV Authorisation would be expected for a fully competent appointment.
• A working knowledge of food-industry practices would be advantageous.
Natara Values
All employees are expected to demonstrate Natara’s values.
• We care.
• Be customer-focused.
• Raise the bar.
• Think and act as one team.
• Do the right thing.
• We deliver
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year