Electrical Technician

RG Setsquare; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to support the operation of site infrastructure services at the Mondelez Sheffield site. This full-time position involves maintaining electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a multi-skilled engineering background, strong fault-finding abilities, and relevant qualifications. The role includes shift work and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineering background.
• Ability to read, interpret, and sketch technical drawings and documentation.
• Good knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, service, fault-find, modify, and repair electrical equipment.
• Support site infrastructure, including Emergency lighting, Control panels, Motors.
• Ensure all work requests are completed to maximise operational uptime.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering background

Strong electrical fault-finding skills

Electrical installation capability

Good IT literacy (PC basics)

Strong organisational and planning skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High customer focus

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC or equivalent engineering qualification

18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Sheffield

Reports to: Site Facilities Supervisor / Site Facilities Manager

Employment Status: Full-time, rotating days and afternoons shift pattern

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our technical maintenance team. This multi-skilled role supports the operation of site infrastructure services, ensuring reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Maintenance

• Maintain, test, service, fault-find, modify, and repair a wide range of electrical equipment
• Support site infrastructure, including Emergency lighting, Control panels, Motors, pumps, inverter drives, conveyors, LV systems, Internal and external lighting
• Carry out basic electrical installations as required
• Conduct electrical testing and inspection (PAT, RCDs, electrical installations)
• Undertake basic HVAC fault-finding and repairs
• Work toward becoming APLV for the site

Operational & Compliance Duties

• Ensure all work requests are completed to maximise operational uptime
• Log downtime and report root cause analysis
• Work closely with site management, supervisors, peers, and Mondelez teams
• Support site health & safety processes including PTW issue and contractor control
• Complete all required training and contribute to departmental continuous improvement

Dimensions of the Role

• Full-time, 5 days per week
• Includes scheduled weekends, shift work, and an on-call rota
• No direct reports
• Daily interaction with client shift managers and operational teams
• Based at the Mondelez Sheffield site

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• Multi-skilled engineering background
• City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC or equivalent engineering qualification
• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills
• Electrical installation capability
• Ability to read, interpret, and sketch technical drawings and documentation
• Good knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Good IT literacy (PC basics)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High customer focus

Desirable

• Knowledge of control systems, inverter drives, BMS, and PLCs

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy