Days-Based Electrical Technician: PLC/SCADA & PM

E3 Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Generous pension contribution

Private healthcare

Enhanced sick pay

Life assurance & income protection

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Technician for a days-based role in Huddersfield with a leading manufacturer. You will ensure reliability, safety and performance of site E&I assets while working Monday to Friday in a regulated process environment.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, 18th Edition, CompEx and PLC/instrumentation experience. A strong emphasis on safety, permit-to-work and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering or Instrumentation.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• CompEx certification (Ex01-Ex04 essential).
• Experience within a manufacturing or process environment.
• Knowledge of PLC fault-finding and industrial control systems.
• Experience with instrumentation, calibration and fault diagnosis.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and safe isolation procedures.
• IPAF certification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Diagnosing and resolving faults on EC&I systems.
• Maintaining motors, drives, control panels and associated equipment.
• Supporting calibration and verification activities on critical instruments.
• Assisting with PLC, HMI and SCADA fault-finding.
• Updating maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Supporting engineering projects, installations and commissioning activities.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

CompEx certification

Manufacturing/Process environment

PLC fault-finding

Instrumentation calibration

Permit-to-work & isolation

IPAF certification (advantage)

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering or Instrumentation

Job description

E3 Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Technician for a days-based role in Huddersfield with a leading manufacturer. You will ensure reliability, safety and performance of site E&I assets while working Monday to Friday in a regulated process environment.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, 18th Edition, CompEx and PLC/instrumentation experience. A strong emphasis on safety, permit-to-work and continuous improvement is essential.