Shift Maintenance Electrician

We’re looking for Maintenance Electrician to help with day-to-day electrical maintenance tasks, both in the field and in the workshop working in a shift pattern. This role is hands‑on and focuses on working safely, following set procedures, and keeping things running smoothly. You’ll be part of a team that takes care of electrical systems, making sure everything is done safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

If you’re reliable, safety‑minded, and have a solid understanding of electrical work, we’d like to hear from you.

This role works in shifts (rotating 12 hour shift schedule of 2 day shifts, 2 night shifts, 4 days off).

• Follow all safety procedures, systems and policies, including the permit‑to‑work system and risk assessments.
• Carry out plant isolations and issue permits if authorised.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area after completing tasks.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on equipment like motors, transformers, switch gear, breakers, and lighting.
• Conduct regular inspections, calibrations, and data collection to detect equipment issues early.
• Support root cause analysis of plant issues and contribute to corrective actions.
• Use maintenance software to create work requests and update equipment history.
• Work closely with other departments to coordinate repairs and inspections.
• Ensure smooth shift handovers and complete shift reports.
• Participate in training to improve skills and carry out additional tasks as needed.

• HND or equivalent education level.
• Time-served Electrical Technician or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5‑6 years demonstrable experience working in a manufacturing environment with heavy duty machinery or equivalent.
• Electrical Regulation 17th Edition would be preferable.
• Thorough knowledge of general electrical maintenance activities including HV, LV, motors, control circuits, automation, instrumentation etc.
• Knowledge of basic safety requirements and safety procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of maintenance methods, tools and systems.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and understand all electrical and process control drawings.
• A willingness to embrace change in our drive for continued improvement.

• Competitive salary level.
• Additional benefit package (health insurance and health care package).
• Supportive and dynamic, yet down‑to‑earth work environment.
• A flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valued.
• We support the development of our employees in the form of on‑the‑job learning, training and courses.

NORIT Activated Carbon is one of the global leaders and produces various qualities of activated carbon in its powder and granular form. Our mission - to be the customer’s #1 choice for added value activated carbon solutions in energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, know‑how and technical expertise, complementary services and technologies.

We have established our global presence with manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and United States and as well a Global Business Service centre in Riga.