Electrical Maintenance Technician

Zenith People are delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit a proactive, time‑served Electrical Biased Maintenance Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established engineering team within a business that genuinely invests in its people, equipment, and future.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and working with a wide range of industrial equipment. 

Why This Role?  

• PLC and Drive training available to support your development
• FLT MEWP training available
• Work with a highly skilled engineering team
• Excellent long‑term career prospects
• A business that invests in people, training, and modern equipment

Key Responsibilities:-

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment, responding to both reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance.
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new and existing machinery.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying improvements, safety enhancements, and long‑term engineering solutions.
• Diagnose electrical faults, identify root causes, and communicate findings clearly to relevant colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the lead technician, maintenance team, and wider departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to the development of other engineers through knowledge sharing and teamwork.

Qualifications Required:-

• ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (Electrical bias essential)
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills – *Training can be provided on Siemens PLC’s where necessary, in the form of a course*
• Experience in heavy engineering electrical maintenance or similar environments.
• Confident working with AC/DC motors, single‑phase and three‑phase systems.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to spot issues early and take initiative.

Benefits include but are not limited to:-

• Annual bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• On‑site fitness facility  
• Medical cash plan
• Attractive Pension Scheme

If you are a pro-active, time-served Electrical Maintenance Technician looking to join a business who genuinely invest in their employees, and would like to be considered for this vacancy, please click apply now!