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Electrical Maintenance Technician in Hartlepool, County Durham

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Tees Valley

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GBP 45,000

Full time

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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

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.

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