Electrical Maintenance Technician

Jaxdene Solutions Limited; Ely; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE

Pension Scheme

Relevant training

Job summary

Jaxdene Solutions Limited is assisting a client with an Electrical Engineer role on a 4 on/4 off, 12‑hour days shift at a fast-paced manufacturing site.

You will perform PPM, diagnose faults across PLC/SCADA systems, modify control panels, and support safety and quality procedures while maintaining records and collaborating with maintenance teams.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in engineering, 18th Edition preferred, and 5 years’ experience in similar settings.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5 years of experience in a similar fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong technical knowledge with PLC, I/O fault finding, SCADA, 11Kv switchgear and electrical testing.
• NVQ Level 3 in engineering, apprentice trained or equivalent; 18th Edition preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PLCs & SCADA fault-finding

I/O fault finding

Electrical testing

Electrical control panels

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Apprentice trained

18th Edition (preferred)

Tools

Electrical testing tools

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

• 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.

Qualifications

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

4 on/4 off – 12 hour Days

Salary and benefits

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.

If you are interested in this role, please apply below or call Kris Feaviour at Jaxdene Solutions.