Electrical Maintenance Technician
- Cheshire
- £48,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Circa £49,000 (Depending on HV Qualifications)
Full Time | Contract | Rotating Shifts
Apply via EmailA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a well-established and nationally critical operation based in Winsford, Cheshire.This is a challenging and rewarding position working in a heavy industrial environment, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance across a broad range of plant and equipment. You'll be part of a highly skilled maintenance team ensuring the safety, efficiency and legal compliance of all electrical systems.Shift Pattern (Rotating):
- 3 weeks: Mon-Fri (6:00am-2:00pm)
- 2 weeks: Mon-Thurs (1:00pm-9:00pm), Fri (9:30am-5:30pm)
- 1 week: Mon-Thurs (8:00pm-6:00am)
- Carry out scheduled electrical maintenance and statutory inspections
- Respond to breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis and repairs
- Perform electrical installation and modification work
- Maintain and repair a wide range of industrial equipment including conveyors, crushers, motors and control systems
- Support shaft and surface operations as required
- Carry out multi-skilled tasks (e.g. rigging, burning, welding) when needed
- Ensure all work is performed in line with Health & Safety standards and company procedures
- Time-served Electrical Technician with relevant apprenticeship
- Proven experience in heavy industry maintenance
- Strong knowledge of 415V+ electrical systems
- Confident in fault finding on electrical control systems
- Familiar with instrumentation and test equipment
- PLC and High Voltage (HV) experience desirable (training available)
- Good IT skills and strong communication abilities
- Willingness to work flexible shifts and support team cover when needed
- Salary circa £49,000 (depending on HV qualifications)
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Outstanding pension scheme (up to 20% combined contribution)
- Private healthcare, discounted gym access
- Annual medicals, eye care support
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Cycle to work and tech purchase schemes
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme