Electrical Maintenance Technician MFD

Seqens; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals company in North East England is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to expedite maintenance activities across two sites. The role involves supervising a maintenance team, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with HSE regulations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, a recognized electrical qualification, and excellent communication skills. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience in a maintenance role on a COMAH upper tier chemical manufacturing plant.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings including loop diagrams and P&IDs.
• Full UK driving license and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Expedite I C & E maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Supervise and assist maintenance team members.
• Provide technical support in electrical matters including breakdowns.
• Maintain maintenance records for data analysis.
• Participate in team call-out rota and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles and practices

Technical drawing interpretation

Excellent communication skills

Health and Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Recognized apprenticeship or electrical qualification

CompEx training and qualification preferred

Job description

General information

Company / Establishment

A long-established Specialty chemicals producer with a Platinum Ecovadis rating based in the North East of England supplying over 400 customers via 2 manufacturing sites with its own R&D facilities

Our 4 key businesses are : Personal Care Proprietary Reduced Environmental Impact products Solvent Recovery Custom Manufacturing to serve sectors including Cosmetics Oil & Gas Homecare Animal Nutrition Lubricants

What makes the difference

• We are a top tier COMAH site where Health and Safety is at the core of how we operate we pride ourselves on an excellent health and safety record and work hard to ensure the safety of all
• Our people are our biggest asset and we have long been a champion of the Better Health at Work programme having gained maintaining excellence rating for many years. This also extends to a strong ethos of support and opportunity for progression of our staff

Would you like to join an innovative group with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of excellence

The Seqens story began in 2003 in the Lyon France area. Since then the group has grown steadily to become a major global player in pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients. We offer our customers contract manufacturing services and a broad portfolio of active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates. Today Seqens employs nearly 3300 people across 3 continents and 9 countries. With 16 production sites and 9 R&D centers we support over 1500 customers worldwide

Reference

2025-1704

Job Family / Sub-family

Industrial - Maintenance

Contract type

Permanent

Job title

Electrical Maintenance Technician M / F / D

Position Context :

The position expedites I C & E maintenance activities at both sites safely and efficiently to agreed work plans safety management systems and best working practices in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and Business Objectives to ensure that the performance and availability of I C & E systems meets the standards required to achieve safety production and environmental targets.

Main tasks :

Expedite ICE activities planned and reactive at either site as directed to ensure facilities are maintained in compliance with company processes and EH&S design and maintenance standards

Supervise & assist maintenance team members support staff and contractors in day-to-day maintenance activities on site (including Haz Area inspection and testing isolation of power sources etc.)

Provide technical & troubleshooting support to company personnel in electrical matters including breakdowns

Assist with the development implementation & review of site-wide maintenance programmes & procedures

Maintain knowledge & competency in electrical Standards & best practice

Identify opportunities for improvement within the maintenance operation

Assist with planning and management of electrical elements of maintenance turnarounds

Assist with the control and coordination of spare parts and the optimisation of stock levels

Ensure appropriate maintenance records are kept up to date to facilitate data analysis for reliability improvements; CMMS Hazardous Area Inspection Fixed Wiring earth continuity etc. reports to be completed on a timely basis data checked for accuracy and updated as appropriate.

Participate in improvement and review initiatives as required e.g. E&I Compliance Team incident investigations & hazard reviews

Prepare technical reports as required

Comply with safe work systems and maintenance procedures

Participate conscientiously as a team member in department call-out rota sharing duties and responding to call-outs as & when applicable.

Required skills : Required skills :

Ideal candidate would have 3 years relevant experience in a maintenance role on a COMAH upper tier chemical manufacturing plant

As a minimum the successful candidate should have a recognized apprenticeship or electrical qualification

CompEx training and qualification preferred

Extensive knowledge & understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices & working knowledge of I&C systems

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (e.g. loop diagrams & P&IDs)

Needs to be conversant with Health and Safety issues and Codes of Practice relevant to the industry including COSHH LOLER PUWER DSEAR CompEx BS7671 & IEC61511

Must be eligible to work in the UK and have full UK driving license

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills self-motivated with a good team ethic

At Seqens Custom Specialties we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including but not limited to; race ethnicity gender age sexual orientation disability and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect openness and inclusion.

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Job location

United Kingdom England Billingham

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Vacancy :

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