Electrical Maintenance Technician

Jaxdene Solutions Limited; Ely; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days + bank holidays

PPE

Pension scheme

Training

Job summary

Jaxdene Solutions Limited is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a fast-paced anaerobic digestion plant on a 4 on/4 off, 12-hour days shift. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and service motors, drives and control panels across site systems.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ relevant experience, NVQ Level 3 in engineering, and a proactive hands-on approach. 18th Edition is preferred. Attractive package with PPE, pension and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar, fast-paced manufacturing or engineering role.
• 18th Edition qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Strong fault-finding skills with PLC/SCADA and 3-phase systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) per schedules.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults across site equipment.
• Perform repairs, installations, inspections and testing to high standards.
• Modify and maintain control panels and drive systems.
• Support breakdown investigations and return equipment to service quickly.
• Work on motors, drives, instrumentation, and process equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using company logging systems.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

PLC systems

SCADA

11kV switchgear

Electrical testing

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering

Apprentice trained

Job description

My client is a leading Anaerobic Digestion business, with multiple sites across the region.

As a privately owned business, they have grown quickly over the last 10 years and continue to be a major innovator of CHP, Biomethane and Carbon Capture processes, supplying energy to customers across the UK.

As an Electrical Engineer working on a shift rotation, your role will be to carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to breakdowns across the manufacturing facility. Working closely with other departments on a variety of projects and process improvements.

Day to Day Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults across site systems and equipment.
• Performing electrical repairs, installations, inspections, and testing to a high standard.
• Modifying and maintaining control panels.
• Supporting plant breakdown investigations and ensuring equipment is returned to service quickly and safely.
• Working on motors, drives, instrumentation, control systems, and process equipment.
• Conducting fault-finding on 3-phase electrical systems and safety circuits.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using company logging systems.
• Supporting mechanical maintenance activities where required.
• Adhering to all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.

Ideally you will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment. You will need to have strong technical knowledge, ideally with knowledge of PLC systems, I/O fault finding, SCADA, 11Kv switchgear and electrical testing.

In terms of qualifications, you will need to be NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline, apprentice trained or possess equivalent vocational experience. 18th Edition qualification is preferred, but not essential.

As an engineer, you will possess strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, have a proactive, reliable, and hands‑on approach and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Hours Are

4 on/4 off – 12 hour Days

Salary and package are dependent on experience, but will highly competitive, depending on experience. Benefits include 20 days plus bank holidays, PPE, Pension Scheme and relevant training.