Job Description

Overview

Reporting to the Head of Maintenance, the Electrical Technician will work as part of a small maintenance team responsible for ensuring the plant & auxiliary equipment is maintained to a high safe operating condition, and the site is compliant to electrical regulations.

They will be accountable for carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities to all electrical and instrumentation equipment ensuring safe and reliable performance of the assets which includes material storage, conveying, mixing, drying and packing equipment. The key aspect of this role is to optimize plant performance whilst complying with the requirements of BS7671 Electrical Regulations

The plant operates on a 24-hour basis and therefore the successful candidate will be required to provide out-of-hours electrical breakdown cover as required by the business.

You must be able to demonstrate experience and a good track record for safety, health and environmental awareness. You will be required to challenge others to work safely and develop a thorough knowledge of site-specific Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.

Accountabilities

Attendance in Daily Team Briefs and department meetings. Compliance with company Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality policies. Report near hits, unsafe acts/conditions and workplace hazards. Work in a safe manner, ensuring the Health & Safety of yourself and others. Responsibility for the execution of the electrical preventative maintenance program. Advise on the extent of repairs, replacement, and maintenance issues. Advise on foreseeable maintenance requirements and essential spares requirements. Plan, carry out and keep records of electrical testing and maintenance. Contribute to RCA failure analysis to ensure a full understanding of equipment downtime. Active involvement in the commissioning of any new plant or equipment.

Key Deliverables

Understanding of current issues and information. Carry out economic and efficient repairs of electrical installations and machinery along with maintaining all safety devices / controls to full working order. Early fault diagnosis leading to a timely planned rectification and therefore avoiding breakdowns. Excellent understanding of equipment condition and operational risks. Ensure all electrical critical spares are correct and available as required. Ensure electrical testing is fully compliant. Ensure a full understanding of equipment downtime and actions to prevent a recurrence. Have a full understanding of the electrical requirements (maintenance / critical spares) of newly commissioned equipment.

Key Internal Relationships

Head of Maintenance Health & Safety Manager Head of Programmes Shift Supervisors

Qualifications

Time served Apprenticeship. NC or equivalent level of education in Electrical Engineering. (essential) HNC or equivalent level of education in Electrical Engineering. (advantageous) BS 7671 -18th Edition wiring regulations. C&G 2391 inspection and testing - desirable PLC and Variable speed drives experience - desirable

Experience

Time served electrical apprenticeship Experience working in an aggregates or chemical processing industry

Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of plant operations and controls Knowledge of site-specific Safety, Health and Environmental procedures Ability to assess safety/health risks and implement corrective measures Working knowledge of plant and machinery and associated control systems Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems Good knowledge of instrumentation including calibration techniques Fault finding ability on highly automated plant including PLC's VSD's and process instrumentation Good cost awareness leading to economical repairs of equipment Ability to read and understand electrical drawings Report writing Working knowledge of Microsoft office systems eg word, excel etc. Good awareness and understanding of energy isolation and experience in the application and use of permit to work.

Personal Attributes and Behaviours

Reliable and punctual Good thinking skills Ability to work as part of a team or self-managed Attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills Good work ethic Strive for continuous Improvement High degree of flexibility Proactive Use of initiative
If you are passionate about maintaining high standards of operational excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Electrical Technician.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/08/2025
Reference ID: EE-001