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Maintenance Technician – Electrical

Location: Long Eaton

Permanent basis

Pay Rate: £21.60 per hour + Shift Allowance

An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Technician - Electrical to join a manufacturing environment, supporting the efficient operation of production machinery, electrical systems, and automated equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician - Electrical

• 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 Maintenance Technician – Electrical:

• Must hold a recognised electrical qualification such as 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 Maintenance Technician - Electrical looking for your next permanent opportunity, apply today.