Electrical Technician

E3 Recruitment; Immingham; On-site; GBP 38,340 - 46,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Company Vehicle

Private Medical Insurance

25 Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays

Up to 9% Employer Pension Contribution

Life Assurance Policy

Study Support

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Technician in Immingham to provide essential electrical maintenance. The role involves overseeing inspections, repairs, and compliance across the pipeline system while working closely with technical teams. The ideal candidate will hold a recognized apprenticeship and relevant certifications, with experience in the oil and gas sector. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, enabling career growth in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Technician with necessary certifications and recognized apprenticeship.
• Strong experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industries.
• Proactive and able to work independently while managing workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical maintenance across the pipeline system.
• Respond to electrical faults and conduct repairs.
• Plan and oversee contractor activities and maintain compliance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Effective communication

IT skills

Education

Recognised time-served apprenticeship

18th Edition / BS7671 certification

Tools

CMMS

SCADA systems

Job description

Join a leading oil and gas company in Immingham as an Electrical Technician, offering a salary of up to £42,600 plus excellent benefits including annual bonus, company vehicle, holidays, pension and healthcare. Where your expertise will play a vital role in keeping critical infrastructure running safely and efficiently.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly skilled maintenance team on a complex and dynamic site. If you're looking for long-term career progression and the chance to develop within a major industrial environment, this could be your next move.

Salary and Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Company Vehicle
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays
• Up to 9% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance Policy (5X Annual Salary)
• Study Support

The role of Electrical Technician

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join the Maintenance team, responsible for delivering day-to-day electrical maintenance, inspection, testing and repairs across the pipeline system. The role supports the safe and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure by responding to faults, resolving equipment issues and maintaining compliance with company and regulatory standards. Working closely with technical teams, site supervisors and operations, you will help ensure systems remain efficient, dependable and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Technician

• Carry out maintenance, overhaul, fault finding and repair of electrical equipment using OEM manuals, drawings and engineering documentation.
• Respond to breakdowns, support diagnostics, and complete inspections in line with BS7671 and BS60079 standards.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee contractor activities, including permits, handovers, and safe isolation procedures.
• Maintain accurate records via CMMS, including work orders, parts used, remedial actions, and asset/PPM updates.
• Support site operations through calibration of instruments, alarm testing, and maintenance of systems such as SCADA and tank gauging.
• Manage stock, liaise with suppliers, and support continuous improvement through audits, training of junior staff, and development of procedures.

Essential Criteria for the Electrical Technician

• Qualified Electrical Technician with a recognised time‑served apprenticeship and certifications: 18th Edition / BS7671.
• Proven experience in petrochemical, Oil and gas or process industry environments, with strong knowledge of permit systems, site safety rules, and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Effective communicator able to work collaboratively across teams while managing workload independently.
• Proactive approach with strong ownership, high safety standards, and good IT skills; physically fit with a clean driving licence.
• Desirable: additional complex modules (EX01-04), CCNSG, HV Authorised Person, ATG or Rotork experience, COMAH awareness, confined space and first aid training, plus basic mechanical skills.