Electrical Maintenance Technician

Morson Talent; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company in the Midlands Region is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain critical wastewater recycling assets. The role includes a mix of planned and reactive maintenance on various equipment, and provides opportunities for training and development. A strong understanding of electrical systems and a proactive attitude are essential. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Laptop and phone provided

PPE provided

24/7 standby rota allowance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in maintaining and repairing industrial electrical equipment.
• Confident in diagnosing faults and resolving issues under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical motor drive systems.
• Diagnose and repair PLC-based systems.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Safety-focused Mindset

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance

Completed Apprenticeship

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Midlands Region | Permanent | Hands-On Maintenance Role

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a varied and rewarding role where every day is different? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking utilities business, maintaining critical wastewater recycling assets across a diverse range of sites.

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you'll play a key part in keeping wastewater treatment and recycling assets running safely and efficiently. You'll be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of equipment – from motors, drives, and pumps to instrumentation and process control systems. You'll diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and support system improvements across multiple sites – from large operational facilities to smaller rural sites. You will be provided with a company vehicle, laptop, phone, and all necessary PPE to help you get the job done safely and effectively.

⚙️ What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain and repair electrical motor drive systems, inverters, and basic motor starting equipment
• Work with process control loops, chemical dosing, and associated instrumentation
• Diagnose and repair PLC‑based systems (ladder logic, SCADA, control systems)
• Carry out safe, efficient planned and reactive maintenance
• Produce reports and feedback on maintenance activities
• Support and train others as required
• Take part in a 24/7 standby rota (with additional allowance)

What You'll Bring

• A completed apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Maintenance
• Strong experience maintaining and repairing industrial electrical equipment
• Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and process control systems
• Confident diagnosing faults and resolving issues under pressure
• A proactive, safety‑focused mindset and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• A full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills

• 18th Edition qualification
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, PRVs, and wastewater treatment processes
• Experience working with both electrical and mechanical equipment (training provided if single‑skilled)

Why Apply?

You'll be joining a supportive maintenance team that values initiative, problem‑solving, and continuous learning. Every day offers variety, responsibility, and the satisfaction of keeping vital services running smoothly.