Electrical Maintenance Technician - 4on 4off in Deeside

Payen Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Payen Search in Wales seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician to keep production running safely and efficiently. The role follows a 4-on/4-off shift pattern in a busy manufacturing operation.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, and work with production teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. A time-served apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 is expected, with strong safety awareness and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to electrical equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain records of breakdowns and maintenance activities.
• Support shutdowns and resolve technical issues with teams.
• Ensure GMP, hygiene and safety compliance on site.

Skills

Fault finding

Root cause analysis

Communication

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician - 4on 4off

Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join an established and growing manufacturing operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled, proactive maintenance professional who enjoys a fast-paced production environment, solving engineering challenges, and improving equipment reliability.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably through planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond effectively to electrical equipment breakdowns, minimising production downtime.

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and routine equipment inspections.

• Diagnose machinery faults, identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.

• Monitor production machinery and make adjustments to maintain optimal operating performance.

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns, maintenance activities and equipment condition.

• Work closely with production teams and other departments to resolve technical issues.

• Support engineering projects, planned shutdowns and maintenance improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with site health, safety, environmental, hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.

• Follow engineering stores procedures and maintain accurate documentation.

• Provide technical support within a shift-based engineering team, and Deputise for the Senior Maintenance Technician when required.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship - Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification

• Demonstrable maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.

• Ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production and engineering colleagues.

• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures within an industrial environment.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a high-volume or continuous manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of GMP and hygiene-controlled manufacturing processes.

• Experience contributing to equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Previous experience supporting engineering teams during shutdowns or improvement projects.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused.

• Safety-conscious with a strong commitment to quality.

• Organised and capable of prioritising competing maintenance requirements.

• Flexible and adaptable within a shift-based environment.

• A dependable team player with a positive, hands-on approach.

• Committed to improving equipment performance and reducing downtime.