Electrical Maintenance Technician

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Permanent role

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a leading manufacturing site in Whitstable. You will diagnose electrical faults, carry out planned maintenance and support improvements across production machinery and facilities.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, GCSEs, and experience in manufacturing maintenance with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills. It features a rotating shift pattern and long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent that confirms competency in electrical/mechanical maintenance.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 5 or equivalent is required.
• Desirable: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and related safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical faults and repair production equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and condition-based monitoring.
• Support reactive maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics and automated machinery systems.
• Assist with equipment installations and site improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Interpreting drawings

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 5)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician opportunity with a leading manufacturing business.

Excellent long-term career prospects.

Whitstable

• Excellent package including shift allowance
• Permanent role

Hours - Rotating shift pattern of:

• Week 1: 6.00am - 2.00pm Monday - Friday.
• Week 2: 2.00pm - 10.30pm Monday - Thursday and 2.00pm - 7.30pm Friday.

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Technician with strong electrical skills, with some mechanical knowledge, and experience within a manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking a proactive and solutions-focused engineer to support the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of a busy production facility.

The Role

As a key member of the maintenance team, you will play an important role in ensuring equipment availability, reducing downtime, and supporting ongoing site improvement projects. This position offers a varied workload across production machinery, facilities maintenance, and capital improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs to production equipment.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance activities and condition-based monitoring.
• Support reactive maintenance and breakdown response activities.
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic and automated machinery systems.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades and site improvement projects.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Utilise the CMMS system to manage maintenance activities and records.
• Coordinate remedial actions identified through inspections and maintenance activities.
• Support facilities maintenance across buildings and site services.
• Liaise with contractors and assist with permits, RAMS reviews and safe systems of work.
• Source components and support purchasing requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 5 or equivalent.
• Additional qualifications such as 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics and industrial machinery.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.

Desirable

• Engineering apprenticeship.
• IOSH Working Safely or similar safety qualification.
• Knowledge of CNC machinery, injection moulding, automation or plating processes.

Why Join Our Client?

• Varied and technically challenging role.
• Opportunity to work on improvement and installation projects.
• Supportive engineering environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Stable and growing manufacturing business.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.