Electrical Technician

E3recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician in Bradford. Offering £23 per hour with LTD company and CIS opportunities, this hands-on role involves various electrical maintenance tasks in a high-hazard, safety-driven environment. Candidates should have 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering. The position requires fault finding, preventive maintenance, and adherence to safety standards while contributing to continuous improvements.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Electrical Technician in a chemical or manufacturing environment.
• Understand electrical maintenance in high-hazard settings.
• Competent in fault finding on complex electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities and fault diagnosis of electrical equipment.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance to maximize reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Compliance with safety regulations

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Technician role paying £23 per hour, providing LTD company and CIS opportunities. The role is working for a world leading Chemical Manufacturer based in the Bradford area. The role offers free onsite parking which provides easy commutes from surrounding areas such as Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Mirfield, Birstall and Brighouse.

Key Information for the Electrical Technician

• £23 Per Hour (Ltd Company or CIS)
• Monday – Friday Days (39 hours per week)
• Working 7am – 3.30pm
• 30pm Finish on a Friday

Who Will You Be Working For?

The business are a leader in the UK in the full turnkey delivery of CAPEX Projects. They specialise within the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke projects to their many clients across the UK.

They cover projects across industries within Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage and Industrial Manufacturing.

The role of Electrical Technician

This hands‑on role involves performing a wide range of electrical maintenance activities, including fault finding, breakdown response, and planned preventive maintenance (PPM). You will ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical systems across the site’s production, utilities, and storage areas.

Working within a high-hazard environment, you will play a key part in maintaining safety, operational performance, and adherence to regulatory standards.

• Carry out reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of electrical equipment and systems across the site.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPMs) to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Work safely and effectively within an upper-tier COMAH environment, following all site safety procedures, permits‑to‑work, and risk controls.
• Install, test, inspect, and maintain electrical systems, including motors, control panels, instrumentation interfaces, and plant services.
• Support continuous improvement activities, contributing to equipment upgrades, modifications, and reliability initiatives.

I am keen to speak to anyone with the following experience:

Skills and Experience Needed of the Electrical Technician:

• Prior experience as an Electrical Technician in a chemical, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical maintenance within high-hazard or safety-critical settings (COMAH experience desirable but not essential if similar experience is held).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (essential).
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent vocational qualification (essential).
• Competent in fault finding on complex electrical systems and control equipment.

How to Apply:

To apply for the role of Electrical Technician, please submit your CV for review. Alternatively, please reach out to Toni-Marie Monks at E3 Recruitment.