Electrical Technician

Astute People; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the energy sector is seeking an Electrical Technician for a project in Chipping Campden. The position offers a competitive day rate of £380 to £400 outside of IR35. Responsibilities include maintaining electrical systems, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. An immediate start is available for a duration of 4 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and control panels.
• Familiarity with HSE procedures and electrical safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Perform compliance testing and calibration.
• Monitor systems for performance improvements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Testing and calibration

Collaboration

Safety standards compliance

Job description

Astute's Power Team are partnering with an Operator within the Energy Sector, more specifically the Anaerobic Digestion sector. We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Technician to join the team on site at the Operational plant near Chipping Campden.

The Electrical Commissioning Technician position comes with a day rate from £380.00 to £400.00 per day outside of IR35.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the AD plant to ensure maximum uptime and safe operation.
• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems, control panels, and instrumentation associated with CHP engines, feed systems, and process equipment.
• Perform inspections, testing, and calibration of electrical and control systems in compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Support optimisation of plant performance by monitoring electrical systems and suggesting improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Work with the operations team to troubleshoot breakdowns and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, fault reports, and documentation within the site's CMMS system.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment and system upgrades.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with electrical safety standards (18th Edition / BS7671) and site-specific HSE procedures.
• Collaborate with external contractors and suppliers during maintenance shutdowns or major overhauls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the AD facility.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Electrical Technician position:

• Chipping Camden.
• £380.00 to £400.00 per day outside IR35
• Immediate start date
• 4 months

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.