Electrical Technician

First Recruitment Group; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group seeks an Electrical Technician for a contract role in Barrow-in-Furness. You will perform routine and reactive electrical maintenance on critical plant, support commissioning/decommissioning, and help drive continuous improvement while supervising contractors and ensuring permit-to-work compliance.

The role requires experience in high-hazard environments, strong fault diagnosis skills, and valid BTEC/engineering qualifications with a commitment to safety and technical

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in petrochemical/oil & gas or similar industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and maintenance practices.
• Experience supporting production or maintenance in a high-hazard setting.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults on operational plant.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with accurate technical records.
• Desirable HV Authorisation, SAEP and/or REP certification.
• BTEC Ordinary Certificate (or equivalent) in engineering.
• Commitment to maintaining and developing technical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine electrical maintenance activities per procedures and requirements.
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex faults on critical plant and equipment.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain maintenance records.
• Carry out commissioning and decommissioning activities to support programmes.
• Contribute to design, testing and commissioning of plant modifications and improvements.
• Supervise contractors and vendor personnel to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work and site safety procedures.
• Perform Power Technician duties and, where qualified, act as SAEP and/or REP.
• Promote safety culture and adherence to HSE policies and regulations.
• Participate in emergency response activities and maintain relevant competencies.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering staff.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge and industry best practices.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Permit-to-work

Documentation

Safety culture

Education

BTEC Ordinary Certificate in Engineering

Job description

Keep Critical Energy Infrastructure Running Safely and Reliably

Our Client has a requirement for an Electrical Technician, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.

Role Purpose:

• Undertake routine electrical maintenance and defect repair activities to ensure the reliability and availability of operational plant and equipment.
• Support the safe and efficient operation of process and production facilities through planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Contribute to plant integrity, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with commissioning, decommissioning, and modification projects as required.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Execute routine and non-routine electrical maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and operational requirements.
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex technical faults on critical plant and equipment, implementing effective solutions to restore operations.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate maintenance records within company systems.
• Carry out commissioning and decommissioning activities to support operational programmes.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and commissioning of plant modifications and improvements.
• Supervise contractors and vendor personnel to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and all site safety procedures.
• Carry out Power Technician duties and, where appropriately qualified, act as SAEP and/or REP.
• Promote a positive safety culture through adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Participate in emergency response activities and maintain the competencies required for designated emergency response roles.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel across the site.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge and industry best practice standards.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience within petrochemical, oil & gas, process, energy, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and maintenance practices.
• Experience supporting production or maintenance operations within a high-hazard industry.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults on operational plant.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate technical records.
• Desirable: HV Authorisation, SAEP and/or REP certification.
• BTEC Ordinary Certificate (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Commitment to maintaining and developing technical competencies and professional standards.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Electrical Technician looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.