Electrical Maintenance Technician

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable career opportunity

Growing energy sector

Monday–Friday days

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for a busy Energy from Waste / Process Plant operation in Exeter. The role involves repair, maintenance and fault diagnosis of electrical equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.

You will work with the Electrical Engineer and team on planned and reactive tasks, including contractor supervision and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have robust electrical qualifications, an electrical apprenticeship,

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance, installation or engineering in heavy industry or process plants.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the plant.
• Fault finding, diagnosis and rectification of electrical breakdowns.
• Support safe and efficient plant operations at all times.
• Conduct plant inspections and area safety inspections.
• Assist with contractor coordination and supervision where required.
• Complete accurate maintenance reports using the CMMS system.
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure compliance with site safety rules and permit systems.
• Support continuous improvement across maintenance and HSE performance.
• Cover Electrical Engineer duties when required.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the workplace.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

CMMS

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / BTEC / ONC / HNC

Completed electrical apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician - Energy from Waste / Process Plant- Exeter

Monday to Friday | Days Role | Up to £50,000 | 1 in 4 Callout

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician to join a busy and well-established Energy from Waste / Process Plant operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled electrical professional looking for a stable Monday to Friday days-based role within a heavy industrial environment.

The Role

As the Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of all electrical equipment across the plant, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the facility.

You will work closely with the Electrical Engineer and wider engineering team, supporting both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown work, while also assisting with contractor supervision and plant safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the plant
• Fault finding, diagnosis, and rectification of electrical breakdowns
• Supporting safe and efficient plant operations at all times
• Conducting plant inspections and area safety inspections
• Assisting with contractor coordination and supervision where required
• Completing accurate maintenance reports using the CMMS system
• Carrying out risk assessments and method statements
• Ensuring compliance with site safety rules, procedures, and permit systems
• Supporting continuous improvement across maintenance and HSE performance
• Covering Electrical Engineer duties when required
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards across the workplace

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience within electrical maintenance, installation, or engineering in heavy industry, power generation, process plant, manufacturing, or similar environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work safely under pressure and to tight deadlines

Qualifications Required

• Relevant electrical qualifications such as City & Guilds / NVQ / BTEC / ONC / HNC (or equivalent)
• A completed recognised electrical apprenticeship
• Post-apprenticeship industrial experience within a relevant engineering environment

Package

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday days-based role
• Stable and long-term career opportunity
• Opportunity to work within a critical and growing energy sector