Electrical Maintenance Technician

Wolviston Management Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Craftsperson to join their Engineering team at a large-scale facility in Teesside. The role involves delivering electrical maintenance and supporting plant reliability. Benefits include extensive leave, a pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

27 days personal annual leave + statutory bank holidays

Defined contribution company pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Life assurance cover

Health Cash Plan with Simply Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Standby and call-out payments

Enhanced family-friendly benefits (maternity/paternity/adoption)

Ongoing training and development support

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in heavy industrial electrical systems and maintenance.
• Familiarity with permit systems, isolation procedures, and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and reactive electrical maintenance tasks.
• Assist with breakdown recovery, inspections, and repair works.
• Ensure compliance with all site safety requirements and statutory regulations.

Skills

Team-oriented approach

Flexibility

Strong communication skills

Good timekeeping

Proactive attitude

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC, or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting a major client in the recruitment of an experienced Electrical Craftsperson to join their established Engineering team at a large-scale, heavy industrial facility in Teesside.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Craft Team Member to work in a highly automated and mechanically advanced environment. You ll be responsible for delivering safe, efficient electrical maintenance across a range of plant and machinery ensuring asset reliability and operational effectiveness.

Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you ll report directly to the Shift Engineering Team Leader and support both proactive maintenance activities and reactive response to breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and reactive electrical maintenance tasks to support operational uptime.
• Assist with breakdown recovery, inspections, and repair works.
• Ensure compliance with all site safety requirements and statutory regulations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Day Engineering and Manufacturing teams to deliver planned maintenance programmes.
• Use modern maintenance systems and digital tools (e.g., SAP) to log and track tasks.

What We re Looking For

We re seeking a highly motivated and qualified Electrical Craftsperson who can demonstrate:

• A recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering (essential).
• Relevant qualifications City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC, or NVQ Level 3 (certificate evidence required).
• Strong hands-on experience in heavy industrial electrical systems and maintenance.
• Familiarity with permit systems, isolation procedures, and safety legislation.
• A team-oriented approach, with flexibility and strong communication skills.
• Good timekeeping and a proactive attitude to work.

What s In It for You

• 27 days personal annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Health Cash Plan with Simply Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Standby and call-out payments
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits (maternity/paternity/adoption)
• Ongoing training and development support