Electrical Technician

Location

Shotton, Flintshire

Pay rate, Salary

Negotiable

Contract Type

Permanent

Summary

Electrical Technician

Location: Shotton, Flintshire (CH5)
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 + 10% shift allo...

Job Reference

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Job description

Electrical Technician

Location: Shotton, Flintshire (CH5)
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 + 10% shift allowance (up to £4,200)
Job Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Electrical Technician looking for your next challenge within a manufacturing environment?

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK manufacturing organisation seeking an Electrical Technician to join its engineering team at its Shotton site. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a range of industrial equipment and process machinery, playing a key role in maintaining operational efficiency, improving reliability and supporting continuous improvement.

You'll be joining an established engineering environment where safety, teamwork and technical development are central to the operation.

The Role

As an Electrical Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving electrical systems and production equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out electrical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on industrial machinery and process equipment.
Supporting and delivering preventative maintenance programmes to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Diagnosing electrical faults and responding effectively to equipment breakdowns.
Working with external contractors and suppliers to obtain parts, equipment and technical support.
Supporting and coaching production operators in electrical safety and basic maintenance practices.
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance productivity, quality and cost efficiency.
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health, safety and environmental standards.
Working collaboratively with production and engineering colleagues to maintain high operational standards.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and technically capable Electrical Technician who can work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

You'll ideally have:

An HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, although relevant experience will also be considered.
Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing, industrial or process environment.
Knowledge of electrical control systems and PLCs; Siemens experience would be advantageous.
Confidence using IT systems and engineering software.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
The confidence to support and coach colleagues where required.
A strong commitment to health and safety, with a proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

In return, you'll receive a competitive package, including:

Salary of £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
10% shift allowance, worth up to £4,200
35 days' annual holiday
Annual salary review
Bonus scheme, subject to business performance
Pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution and 6% employee contribution
Ongoing technical training and professional development
Free on-site parking
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount scheme, including selected automotive, telecommunications and local service providers

Interested?

If you're an experienced Electrical Technician looking to develop your career with a well-established manufacturing business, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

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