Electrical Maintenance Technician

Morgan Ryder Associates; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension match

Healthcare plan

Life Insurance

Income protection

Employee discounts and perks

Long-term career development

Sustainable engineering focus

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates is seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician to keep a highly automated production facility running at peak performance. You will own electrical fault finding and contribute to continuous improvement across the plant.

This hands-on role requires a proactive mindset, PLC knowledge, and experience with automated equipment. It offers a challenging environment with opportunities for development in a forward-thinking manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Completed engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong electrical fault-finding experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with automated production equipment.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• (PLC knowledge and hydraulics/pneumatics experience are a bonus).

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults on automated machinery.
• Supporting PLC fault-finding and control systems.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Assisting with mechanical maintenance when required.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Driving improvements to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
• Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Automated production equipment

PLC knowledge

Hydraulics/Pneumatics experience

Proactive mindset

Team player / independence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Completed engineering apprenticeship

Tools

PLC fault-finding tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician Electrical Bias

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Competitive Salary & Package including: Pension (match up to 8%), Healthcare plan, Life Insurance, Income Protection and much more !

Ready for your next challenge in a high-performing manufacturing environment?

We are partnering with a well-established, forward-thinking UK manufacturer with a rich heritage and a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business investing in advanced automation, modern engineering practices and greener technologies.

The Role

As an Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in keeping a highly automated production facility running at peak performance. You will be trusted to take ownership of electrical fault finding, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help drive reliability across the plant.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and enjoys solving complex technical problems.

Key Tasks

• Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults on automated machinery
• Supporting PLC fault-finding and control systems
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Assisting with mechanical maintenance when required
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Driving improvements to reduce downtime and increase efficiency
• Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams

What We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Completed engineering apprenticeship
• Strong electrical fault-finding experience in manufacturing
• Experience with automated production equipment
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Team player with the ability to work independently

(PLC knowledge and experience with hydraulics/pneumatics are a bonus)

Why Join This Business?

This isn t just another maintenance role; this is your chance to join a company that genuinely invests in its people and technology. You will benefit from:

• Competitive salary + strong benefits package
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection for peace of mind
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee discounts and perks
• Long-term career development within a stable, growing organisation
• Be part of a company committed to sustainable, future-focused engineering

Ready to Apply?

If you re a skilled Maintenance Technician looking to progress your career in a modern, supportive, and forward-looking environment, we d love to hear from you.