Electrical Maintenance Technician

Morgan Ryder Associates; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Income protection

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts

Career development

Sustainable engineering

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates in Preston 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.

This hands-on role involves reading drawings, carrying out PPM, and supporting PLC fault finding, with hydraulics/pneumatics as a bonus. A proactive, team‑oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

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

PLC fault-finding

Reading technical drawings

Team player

Independent work

Hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship completed

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Electrical Bias

Preston | Earlies/Lates

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?

• 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 perksLong‑term career development within a stable, growing organisation
• Be part of a company committed to sustainable, future‑focused engineering

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.