Electrical Maintenance Technician – Dayshift (Manufacturing)

Distinct Consultancy; Stretford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct Consultancy is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a permanent days-based role at Trafford Park. You will join an established engineering team to maintain and improve reliability on a busy manufacturing site.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Electrical Maintenance qualification, 18th Edition, and strong fault-finding skills. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:30, on a dayshift with good career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Maintenance qualification or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with S7 PLC controllers.
• Knowledge of ABB inverters.
• Understanding of Profibus and SCADA systems.
• Experience working with 110/240/415V AC systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to fault-find emergency stop and safety circuits.
• PAT testing knowledge and an understanding of relevant statutory requirements.
• Good understanding of industrial machinery and electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across the site.
• Responding to and resolving electrical breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Diagnosing faults on complex electrical systems.
• Fault finding on 110V, 240V and 415V AC systems.
• Troubleshooting emergency stop circuits.
• Working with S7 PLCs, ABB inverters, Profibus and SCADA systems.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
• Supporting machinery upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintaining accurate records through the maintenance management system.
• Assisting with purchasing and ensuring parts are sourced efficiently.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop and working environment.
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health & safety procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical diagnostics

Reading schematics

Team player

Organised

Safety conscious

Continuous improvement

Education

Level 3 Electrical Maintenance qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

S7 PLC

ABB inverters

Profibus

SCADA systems

Job description

Distinct Consultancy is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a permanent days-based role at Trafford Park. You will join an established engineering team to maintain and improve reliability on a busy manufacturing site.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Electrical Maintenance qualification, 18th Edition, and strong fault-finding skills. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:30, on a dayshift with good career development opportunities.