Electrical Technician

Acorn-By-Synergie; Shotton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Annual salary review

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Technical training and development

On-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Acorn-By-Synergie is seeking an Electrical Technician in Shotton to maintain and improve electrical systems on manufacturing equipment. This on-site role focuses on safety, reliability and continuous improvement within a busy engineering team.

You’ll work on fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance and collaboration with contractors, while coaching operators on electrical safety and basic maintenance practices. A strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance in industrial settings.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems and PLCs; Siemens experience is advantageous.
• Confidence using IT systems and engineering software.
• Strong fault-finding and problem solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to health and safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on industrial machinery.
• Support and deliver preventative maintenance programmes to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose electrical faults and respond to breakdowns effectively.
• Collaborate with external contractors and suppliers for parts and technical support.
• Mentor production operators in electrical safety and basic maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for productivity, quality and cost improvements.
• Ensure work complies with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to maintain high standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

IT systems

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Location: Shotton, Flintshire (CH5)
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 + 10% shift allowance (up to £4,200)
Job Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Electrical Technician looking for your next challenge within a manufacturing environment?

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK manufacturing organisation seeking an Electrical Technician to join its engineering team at its Shotton site. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a range of industrial equipment and process machinery, playing a key role in maintaining operational efficiency, improving reliability and supporting continuous improvement.

You'll be joining an established engineering environment where safety, teamwork and technical development are central to the operation.

The Role

As an Electrical Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving electrical systems and production equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out electrical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on industrial machinery and process equipment.

Supporting and delivering preventative maintenance programmes to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Diagnosing electrical faults and responding effectively to equipment breakdowns.

Working with external contractors and suppliers to obtain parts, equipment and technical support.

Supporting and coaching production operators in electrical safety and basic maintenance practices.

Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance productivity, quality and cost efficiency.

Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Working collaboratively with production and engineering colleagues to maintain high operational standards.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and technically capable Electrical Technician who can work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

You'll ideally have:

An HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, although relevant experience will also be considered.

Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing, industrial or process environment.

Knowledge of electrical control systems and PLCs; Siemens experience would be advantageous.

Confidence using IT systems and engineering software.

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

The confidence to support and coach colleagues where required.

A strong commitment to health and safety, with a proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

In return, you'll receive a competitive package, including:

Salary of £38,000 – £42,000 per annum

10% shift allowance, worth up to £4,200

Annual salary review

Bonus scheme, subject to business performance

Pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution and 6% employee contribution

Ongoing technical training and professional development

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount scheme, including selected automotive, telecommunications and local service providers