Day-Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician Reliability

Distinct Consultancy

Manchester

On-site

GBP 43,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Distinct Consultancy is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a permanent, days-based role at a busy Trafford Park site. You will maintain and improve plant reliability, carry out planned maintenance, respond to electrical faults, and support upgrades within a safety-focused team.

The role offers a Monday–Friday early shift (06:00–14:30), a strong manufacturing environment, and opportunities to develop fault-finding, wiring, and PLC-related skills while contributing to continuous

Qualifications

Level 3 Electrical Maintenance qualification or equivalent.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience working with S7 PLC controllers.
Knowledge of ABB inverters.
Understanding of Profibus and SCADA systems.
Experience working with 110/240/415V AC systems.
Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
Ability to fault-find emergency stop and safety circuits.

Responsibilities

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
Responding to and resolving electrical breakdowns and emergency repairs.
Diagnosing faults on complex electrical systems.
Fault finding on 110V, 240V and 415V AC systems.
Troubleshooting emergency stop circuits.
Working with S7 PLCs, ABB inverters, Profibus and SCADA systems.
Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
Supporting machinery upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
Maintaining accurate records through the maintenance management system.
Maintaining appropriate levels of engineering spares and supporting improvements to spare-parts storage.
Assisting with purchasing and ensuring parts are sourced efficiently.
Supporting the wider maintenance team with mechanical and electrical activities.
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop and working environment.
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company health & safety procedures.