Electrical Fitter

Electrical Fitters - Maintenance

Location: Billingham Employment Type: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate Starts Available Shifts: 3‑Shift

Rotation (Earlies, Backs & Nights)

• Earlies: 06:00 - 14:00
• Backs: 14:00 - 22:00
• Nights: 21:45 - 06:00

About the Role
We are currently recruiting experienced Electrical Fitters to join a leading heavy industrial manufacturing site in Billingham. These are permanent roles with immediate starts, offering long‑term stability and the opportunity to work within a highly skilled maintenance team.
You will be responsible for electrical maintenance, installation, fault‑finding and ensuring plant equipment operates safely and efficiently across a demanding production environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, repairs and installations across heavy industrial plant and equipment
• Respond to electrical breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime
• Perform planned, preventive and reactive maintenance tasks
• Diagnose faults on motors, control panels, sensors, drives and industrial electrical systems
• Work safely at all times, following site procedures and completing risk assessments
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Liaise with maintenance supervisors, engineers and production teams
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards, regulations and site requirements
• Assist with contractor supervision when required

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• City & Guilds 2365 / 2330 / 2360 or equivalent electrical installation & maintenance qualifications
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering / Maintenance
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) - highly desirable
• Experience working as an Electrical Fitter or Maintenance Electrician in a heavy industrial environment (steel, chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, engineering, etc.)
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills on 3‑phase systems
• Experience with motors, drives, sensors, relays and industrial control panels
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Able to work independently or as part of a maintenance team

What's on Offer

• Permanent employment with immediate starts
• Competitive pay structure
• 3‑shift rotation (earlies, backs and nights)
• Long‑term stability within a well‑established heavy industrial site
• Opportunity to develop skills within a multi‑disciplinary maintenance team
• Overtime

Cost Code - S96

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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