Electrical Maintenance Technician

Position: Electrical Maintenance Technician (Permanent)
Zenith People are working with our client who are an established manufacturer and are looking to welcome a time-served Maintenance Technician into their team on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to become a key part of a high‑performing maintenance team within a well‑established manufacturing environment. You’ll play a central role in keeping critical equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably—directly influencing production performance and helping drive continuous improvement across the site.

You’ll be working with modern machinery, varied challenges, and a supportive team that values technical skill, initiative, and problem‑solving. If you enjoy a role where no two days are the same and where your ideas can make a real impact, this is an excellent fit.

Duties Include

* Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of equipment (multi‑skilled focus).

* Responding to breakdowns quickly and safely to minimise downtime.

* Working closely with Plant Engineering on improvement projects and upgrades.

* Supporting manufacturing teams with process changes and technical input.

* Ensuring the CMMS is accurate, up to date, and used effectively.

* Creating and delivering PM schedules to improve equipment reliability.

* Contributing to root‑cause analysis and long‑term corrective actions.

* Identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

* Managing spare parts, ordering, and stock control.

* Producing clear, effective reporting including 3

Cs and data capture.

* Maintaining high standards of safety, including lock‑out/tag‑out procedures.

Qualifications & Experience Required

* HNC in an engineering discipline (ideally Electrical) or a recognised Apprenticeship.

* Experience in a similar maintenance role, ideally within a fast‑paced or automotive environment.

* Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance capability.

* PLC knowledge and experience with Manufacturing Control Systems (MCS).

* Experience with injection moulding equipment is highly desirable.

* A proactive approach, high standards of workmanship, and strong communication skills.

* Solid understanding of maintenance safety systems and best practices.

If you are a time-served Electrical Maintenance Technician interested in being considered for this vacancy, please click apply now