Electrical Maintenance Technician

Pin-Point-Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Staff discounts

Job summary

Pin-Point-Recruitment seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician for permanent role in the Tees Valley region. Shift pattern: 2 days/2 nights/4 off rotation; includes 35 days holiday, bonus and a strong pension and staff discounts across brands.

Responsibilities include maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems in industrial/domestic environments, fault-finding motor/drive systems, and supporting PLC/HMI interfaces with Siemens and Allen-Bradley equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be a time-served electrician with evidence of apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience with industrial and domestic wiring and safe isolation procedures.
• Proficient in fault-finding on AC/DC motors and gearbox drives using appropriate test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance in industrial and domestic environments.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain and test overhead cranes and safety systems; ensure safe operation.

Skills

Electrical experience

Industrial wiring

PLC systems (Siemens/Allen Bradley)

HMI integration

Motor/drive systems

Inverters/converters

Fault finding with test equipment

Overhead cranes safety

Safety procedures

Education

Time served electrician

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bridden PLC

HMI interfaces

VFDs/AC drives

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance TechnicianPermanent, 2 days/2 nights/4 off rotation, 35 days holiday, bonus, great pension, general product discounts across brands.Job PurposeMaintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across industrial and domestic environments to ensure safe, reliable operation. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plant equipment, including overhead cranes, motor/drive systems, PLC-based controls and associated safety systems.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform time-served electrical maintenance in industrial and domestic wiring environments.Install, maintain, and fault-find electrical systems using sound working knowledge of wiring practices.Interpret and work to electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown work.Diagnose and repair AC/DC motor and gearbox drive systems across various configurations.Maintain variable speed motor control systems using inverters and converters, including speed feedback devices.Support PLC systems—especially Siemens, Allen Bradley—including HMI-based interfaces.Maintain and test overhead cranes and associated safety systems, ensuring compliance and safe operation.Maintain awareness of safety-related control systems and implement safe working practices in line with risk assessments and site procedures.Ensure defects are documented accurately and all maintenance activities are completed to standard.Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve reliability and minimise downtime.Technical Skills & RequirementsTime served electrical experience.Competence in industrial/domestic wiring, including safe isolation and verification procedures.Working knowledge of:PLC systems (Siemens and Allen Bradley) and HMI integrationAC/DC motor systems, gearbox drives, and variable speed controlInverters and converters, plus speed feedback devicesElectrical drawings and control wiring diagramsSafety-related control systemsExperience with overhead cranes and their safety systems (hoist, control circuits, interlocks, and safe operation checks).Ability to fault-find using appropriate test equipment and follow safe systems of work.Health & SafetyFollow all site safety rules, permitting/LOTO procedures, and working-at-height requirements where applicable.Demonstrate awareness of safety circuits, interlocks, and emergency stop systems.Ensure maintenance work does not compromise safety control integrity.Desirable (Not Mandatory)Crane maintenance qualifications/recognised training related to overhead lifting systems.Experience supporting upgrades or modification of Siemens/Allen Bradley PLC and HMI applications.Demonstrable track record reducing downtime through effective diagnostics and preventive maintenance.GATEXWork Location: In person