Senior Maintenance TechnicianELEC BIAS
3 Shift Pattern (8 Hour Shifts)
Salary c£43,000 plus shift supplements
Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician with an Electrical Bias looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly automated Distribution Centre in Wakefield as a Senior Maintenance Technician.
Working as part of a skilled and established Engineering Team, you'll play a key role in keeping the operation running efficiently by carrying out planned preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and supporting automation systems across the site.
You'll work on a wide range of equipment, including high-speed packaging machinery, automated conveyor systems, and high-volume picking equipment. With a proactive approach to maintenance, you'll help minimise downtime and maximise operational performance.
As a senior member of the team, you'll also support and oversee Maintenance Technicians, helping to allocate workloads, provide technical guidance, and ensure maintenance activities are completed to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities for a Senior Maintenance Technician
- Perform routine preventative and reactive maintenance
- Electrically; System testing, field wiring, system calibration, interpreting circuit diagrams
- Knowledge of automated, electrical and pneumatics machinery
- Strong Attention to detail
- CMMS use
- Service and repair of equipment on site
- Adhere to Health & Safety Guidelines
- Willing to learn and adapt to role requirements.
- Hands on ownership of issues
Qualifications, Skills and Experience for a Senior Maintenance Technician
- Minimum Level 3 qualification Electrical Qualification
- Technical department experience especially in maintenance
- Experience with working on automated conveyor systems
- Confidently read schematic diagrams
- A solid understanding of Health and Safety policies
- Technical knowledge of electrical/pneumatic/mechanical equipment
- Excellent understanding of automated equipment
- Both Electrical and Mechanical skills
- Root cause analysis skill
- Experience with Siemens S7 Tia portal would be an advantage
- Strong Communicator
- Organised and good time management skills
Salary and Benefits of a Senior Maintenance Technician
- Salary c£46,870
- 3 Shift Pattern (Mornings, Afternoons, Nights)
- 22 Days Holiday
- Pension
- Development and training
- Medicash
For more information about the Senior Maintenance Technicians role please give the team a call on
Salary c£43,000
3 Shift Pattern
8 Hour Shifts
Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician in Wakefield employer: IMPERIUM RECRUITMENT LTD Careers
Join our dynamic team at a cutting-edge distribution centre in Wakefield, where your expertise as a Lead Maintenance Technician will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary of around £46,000, comprehensive training, and clear pathways for career progression, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and operational excellence. Enjoy the benefits of on-site parking, a company pension scheme, and the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment, making a tangible impact on our operations every day.
Contact Details:
IMPERIUM RECRUITMENT LTD Careers Recruitment Team
