Electrical Technician

Position: Electrical Technician (Permanent)
Location: Barrow-upon-Humber

Electrical Technician

Barrow-upon-Humber
£43,470 per annum
180 hours per month (generally days – flexibility required)
27 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Our client, a major industrial operator within a heavy engineering environment, is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join their Engineering Maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served electrician looking to work in a fast-paced, safety-critical industrial setting.

Must have experience maintaining plant & machinery in heavy industrial environments

The Role

You will work as part of a maintenance team responsible for planned preventative and reactive maintenance across plant, machinery and control systems.

Key responsibilities include:

* Carrying out hands-on electrical maintenance on plant and equipment

* Fault finding across control systems and PLCs

* Isolating plant and equipment safely

* Responding to unplanned breakdowns to meet reliability targets

* Completing job cards and maintenance system updates

* Working to strict safe systems of work and permit procedures

* Supporting operational teams to ensure efficient vessel loading & discharge

* Liaising with contractors and internal stakeholders

Flexibility is essential due to the operational nature of the site, including occasional nights and weekends.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

* Time served Electrician status

* HNC / ONC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) or Apprentice trained

* Experience maintaining plant & machinery in heavy industrial environments (e.g. mining, quarrying, process, manufacturing)

* Strong knowledge of control systems & PLCs

* Excellent fault-finding ability

* Experience working safely under pressure in busy environments

* Understanding of permit-to-work systems

* Full UK driving licence

* Ability to work at heights

You will be proactive, safety-focused and capable of planning your own workload effectively.

What’s On Offer

* £43,470 salary

* 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

* Stable, established industrial environment

* Opportunity to work on complex plant systems

* Long-term career development within a safety-led organisation

* Many other company perks and benefits