Electrical Maintenance Craftsperson / Technician

Breedon Group plc; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company seeks an Electrical Maintenance Craftsperson to join the maintenance team at Hope Works, Derbyshire. This role involves ensuring the safe operation, serviceability, and compliance of electrical systems while maintaining the electrical integrity of the operation. The ideal candidate will have extensive electrical experience, a positive attitude, and strong problem-solving skills, contributing to health and safety standards. The position offers various benefits including a pension scheme and gym access.

Benefits

Company Pension

Bonus scheme

Discount Scheme

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Free on-site Parking

Gym Access

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Life Assurance

Share Save Scheme

Volunteering Policy

Subsidised canteen

Holiday buy scheme

Employee discount schemes

Digital GP

Qualifications

• Proven electrical experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Strong understanding of electrical maintenance methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned maintenance inspections and corrective works.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control & instrumentation systems.
• Actively contribute to health and safety initiatives.

Skills

Electrical maintenance methods and techniques

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Electrical safety knowledge

Basic IT systems

Education

Time-served/apprentice-trained in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) certification

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Craftsperson / Technician

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hope Cement Works, Derbyshire

Description

As an electrical craftsperson, you would be a key member of the maintenance team at Hope Works, responsible for ensuring the safe operation, serviceability, and compliance of electrical systems, plant, and equipment. You would play a critical part in maintaining the electrical integrity of the site-wide network, supporting operational efficiency and safety in a heavy industrial environment.

We are looking for a self‑motivated, reliable, and flexible individual with strong problem‑solving skills and a positive attitude toward improving workplace standards. You will work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplined team and assist in the development of trainees, while prioritising health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi skilled electrical Engineering maintenance.
• Preserve and maintain the electrical integrity of the site wide network, to ensure the highest standards of electrical safety.
• Conduct planned maintenance inspections and corrective works of the plants fixed and rotating assets, in a heavy industrial environment, to include all HV & LV assets.
• Undertake electrical inspection & testing and maintenance to BS7671 including fault finding, repairing defects.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control & instrumentation systems.
• Undertake preventative maintenance of large motors and drive systems.
• Maintain HV & LV electrical networks.
• Ensure accurate record‑keeping and adherence to schedules and procedures.
• Actively contribute to health and safety initiatives, including risk assessments, method statements, and reporting safety observations.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Proven electrical experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplined team.
• Strong understanding of electrical maintenance methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of electrical isolation, control and instrumentation equipment, and basic IT systems.
• Time‑served/apprentice‑trained in Electrical Engineering or extensive relevant experience.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) certification.

Desirable (but not essential)

• HV Operational Safety Training Course C&G 9848‑51 or equivalent (desirable)
• C&G 2391‑52 Combined initial verification, periodic inspection, testing & reporting (desirable)
• IOSH Working safely or equivalent
• Safe isolation

Job Benefits

• Company Pension
• Bonus scheme
• Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoptions Scheme
• Free on‑site Parking
• Gym Access
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Life Assurance
• Share Save Scheme
• Volunteering Policy
• Subsidised canteen
• Company pension
• Holiday buy scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Employee discount schemes
• Digital GP