Electrical Maintenance Technician

SRG; Horsham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG in Horsham, West Sussex, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a permanent role with a 4 on/4 off shift pattern. You'll maintain and improve plant performance in a fast-paced industrial environment, carrying out PPMs, fault finding and electrical repairs.

The role requires an HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, experience in industrial settings, and familiarity with PLC fault finding, MCC panels, and control/instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (HNC or equivalent).
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing or automated environments; fault finding, diagnostics and maintenance.
• Familiar with PLC fault finding (any platform).
• Familiar with MCC panel layouts and control/instrumentation systems.
• 18th Edition (BS7671) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair faults across electrical systems including motors, relays, sensors, panels.
• Support plant availability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform electrical fault finding and interpret technical drawings.
• Maintain health, safety and housekeeping, and report incidents promptly.
• Contribute to engineering improvements and project work.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Industrial electrical

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PLC fault finding

MCC panels

Control/instrumentation systems

Job description

Role: Electrical Maintenance Technician - Shift

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Type: Permanent

Shift: 4 on/ 4 off (2 days, 2 nights)

Hours: 06:30 - 18:30 / 18:30 - 06:30

SRG are currently recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a successful and growing client based in Horsham, West Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving plant performance, ensuring operational efficiency and high engineering standards within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns and reactive maintenance
• Diagnose and repair faults across electrical systems, including:
• Sensors, relays, and contactors
• AC/DC motors
• Control panels and MCCs
• PLC systems (Siemens S7 experience preferred)
• Support plant availability, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform electrical fault finding and interpret technical drawings
• Work with controls and instrumentation, including temperature, pressure, and flow systems
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance, and housekeeping
• Ensure all incidents, accidents, and near misses are reported promptly
• Contribute to engineering improvements and project work

Criteria:

• Qualified in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (HNC or equivalent)
• Strong experience in industrial, manufacturing, or automated environmentsCompetent in fault finding, diagnostics, and maintenance
• Ideally familiar with:
• PLC fault finding (any platform considered)
• MCC panel layouts
• Control and instrumentation systems
• 18th Edition (BS7671) is advantageous