Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location: Long Eaton
Permanent basis
Pay Rate: £21.60 per hour + Shift Allowance
An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a manufacturing environment, supporting the efficient operation of production machinery, electrical systems, and automated equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Technician:
- Attend machinery breakdowns, identify faults, determine root causes, and carry out effective repairs.
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and TPM activities, and accurately maintain maintenance records.
- Fault find and repair motors, drives, sensors, control circuits, and PLC-controlled equipment.
- Test, commission, and return equipment safely to production following maintenance activities.
- Support maintenance and fault-finding activities on robotic and automated production equipment.
- Assist with hydraulic and pneumatic system repairs and diagnostics.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with health and safety requirements.
- Work closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
The Ideal Electrical Maintenance Technician:
- Must hold a recognised electrical qualification such as an Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Experience working with motors, sensors, inverters, and industrial electrical systems.
- Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and automated production equipment.
- Good problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping.
Working hours - 39 hours per week
Predominantly working on a day shift with the flexibility of working rotating shifts
- Early shift: 6:00am–2:00pm
- Late Shift: 2:00pm–10:00pm
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If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for your next permanent opportunity, apply today.
