Electrical Maintenance Technician
Trafford Park | Permanent | £42,700-£48,000 DOE
Monday-Friday | 06:00-14:30 | 43.75 hours per week
Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a permanent days-based role with a strong manufacturing business?
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join an established engineering team in Trafford Park, supporting the maintenance and reliability of a busy manufacturing site.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer who enjoys fault finding, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement, and wants to work Monday to Friday on a fixed early shift.
The Role – Electrical Maintenance Technician
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
- Responding to and resolving electrical breakdowns and emergency repairs.
- Diagnosing faults on complex electrical systems.
- Fault finding on 110V, 240V and 415V AC systems.
- Troubleshooting emergency stop circuits.
- Working with S7 PLCs, ABB inverters, Profibus and SCADA systems.
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
- Supporting machinery upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintaining accurate records through the company’s maintenance management system.
- Maintaining appropriate levels of engineering spares and supporting improvements to spare-parts storage.
- Assisting with purchasing and ensuring parts are sourced efficiently.
- Supporting the wider maintenance team with mechanical and electrical activities.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop and working environment.
- Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company health & safety procedures.
What we’re looking for – Electrical Maintenance Technician
You will ideally have:
- Level 3 Electrical Maintenance qualification or equivalent.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience working with S7 PLC controllers.
- Knowledge of ABB inverters.
- Understanding of Profibus and SCADA systems.
- Experience working with 110/240/415V AC systems.
- Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
- Ability to fault-find emergency stop and safety circuits.
- PAT testing knowledge and an understanding of relevant statutory requirements.
- Good understanding of industrial machinery and electrical maintenance.
Desirable Experience
It would also be advantageous if you have experience with:
- Electrical inspection and testing.
- Mechanical maintenance.
- Conveyors, bearings, gearboxes and motors.
- Counterbalance forklift trucks.
- IPAF.
The Person
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Proactive and hands-on.
- Well organised with excellent time management.
- Comfortable working under pressure.
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Safety-conscious with excellent attention to detail.
- Committed to continuous professional development.
- Keen to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased reliability.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy engineering environment where your electrical skills will have a direct impact on plant reliability, production uptime and continuous improvement.
You’ll work Monday to Friday, 06:00-14:30, giving you a strong work-life balance while developing your career within a modern manufacturing environment.
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