Shift Electrician

An established industrial manufacturing site is seeking an experienced Shift Electrician to join its site-based maintenance team. This is a hands‑on role supporting a continuous process environment, working closely with production to ensure plant reliability, safety, and performance.

You will be responsible for electrical maintenance, installation, and upgrade work across the site, while providing day-to-day production support within a shift team. Health and safety, quality of work, and operational continuity are central to this role.

Carry out day-to-day electrical maintenance of plant and machinery

Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults efficiently

Complete risk assessments prior to undertaking work

Install and maintain new and existing equipment with minimal disruption to production

Accurately complete job sheets, logs, and maintenance records

Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Support other engineering and operational teams when required

Provide shift cover for holidays and sickness as needed

Ensure all work complies with site health and safety standards

Undertake additional duties as reasonably required

Essential Requirements of Shift Electrician:

Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Strong experience in electrical maintenance within a continuous process or manufacturing environment

Proven fault-finding and breakdown response experience

Familiarity with general factory maintenance practices

Basic knowledge of PLC logic and inverter drives

Strong communication skills and ability to work at all levels

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work under pressure

Strong time management and prioritisation skills

Site-based, factory/process environment

12-hour shifts covering days and nights, 4 on 4 off, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off

Flexibility to provide additional cover when required

The successful candidate will be expected to work in line with company policies and procedures, including health and safety and equal opportunities standards, and to maintain high levels of attendance, conduct, and professionalism.