Electrical Maintenance Technician in Hartlepool, County Durham

Energy Jobline CVL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in Hartlepool is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair a wide range of electrical plant and equipment. The successful candidate will ensure safe operations and reliability across systems, with a competitive salary of up to £45,000 and generous benefits including medical insurance, life insurance, and enhanced leave options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Life Insurance – 4x annual salary

Company pension – 5% employer contribution

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Employee referral scheme (£2,000 per successful referral)

Health & wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• ECITB or equivalent recognised electrical apprenticeship, or HNC/D with relevant hands-on experience.
• Valid CompEx Inspection Certificate (Ex01–04) required.
• Sound understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations and current IET Wiring Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, maintenance, testing, fault-finding, and repair of electrical plant and components.
• Work safely within company and statutory health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and equipment manuals.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fault diagnosis

Safety regulations knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Education

ECITB or equivalent recognised electrical apprenticeship

HNC/D with relevant hands-on experience

Tools

Power and distribution systems

Circuit protection devices

Job description

Overview

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Location and package

Hartlepool

Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)

Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00

Role

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a leading organisation in Hartlepool to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Technician. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, safety-focused business offering genuine career progression, modern facilities, and a competitive benefits package.

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for the assembly, installation, maintenance, testing, fault diagnosis, and repair of a wide range of electrical plant and equipment. You’ll play a key part in maintaining reliability across power and distribution systems, ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently.

Typical equipment includes power and distribution systems (single-phase/three-phase LV), earthing systems, switch panels, transformers, motors, generators, lighting systems, and circuit protection devices such as fuses, MCBs, relays, RCDs, and thermal overloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, maintenance, testing, fault-finding, and repair of electrical plant and components.
• Work safely within company and statutory health, safety, and environmental regulations, including Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and equipment manuals.
• Update ‘as-built’ documentation and suggest improvements to enhance plant performance and safety.
• Maintain and correctly use tools, equipment, and digital systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and electromechanical faults promptly to minimise downtime.

Qualifications & Experience

• ECITB or equivalent recognised electrical apprenticeship, or HNC/D with relevant hands-on experience.
• Valid CompEx Inspection Certificate (Ex01–04).
• Sound understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations and current IET Wiring Regulations.
• LV Authorised Person status essential; HV Authorisation and experience with switching/isolation procedures desirable.
• Knowledge of relay protection, fire and gas detection, and emergency shutdown systems.
• Experience working within a Safety Management System (SMS).
• Background in the food industry or similar environment would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £45,000 (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Private Medical Insurance (from day one)
• Life Insurance – 4x annual salary
• Company pension – 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Employee referral scheme (£2,000 per successful referral)
• Long service awards
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free on-site parking

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