Electrical Technician - Days

Wolviston Management Services; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services seeks an Electrical Technician in Darlington to maintain site electrical distribution, drive systems, and MCCs in a high-spec manufacturing environment. You will support planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Join a site focused on safety, reliability, and cost-effective performance, with opportunities for multi-disciplinary development and progression within a supported team.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical maintenance apprenticeship is required.
• Experience in a Process or Chemical Plant environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical drives, MCCs and distribution systems.
• Ability to fault-find electrically using drawings and documentation.
• Familiar with COSHH and risk assessments.
• IT literacy and experience with maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver both planned and reactive maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Use Maximo for maintenance recording, analysis, and scheduling.
• Diagnose and resolve plant faults; perform root-cause analysis.
• Inspect and maintain MCCs, distribution systems, DOL, Star/Delta and VSD installations.
• Operate and fault-find on electrical power distribution equipment.
• Contribute to DSEAR/Hazardous Area compliance and inspections.
• Lead or contribute to improvement projects to improve reliability, efficiency, and cost.
• Liaise with vendors and field engineers for technical support.
• Work with process technicians and operators to maximise plant availability.

Skills

Electrical drives

MCCs and distribution

Fault-finding

COSHH & risk assessments

Maintenance software

IT-literate

Education

ONC or equivalent with apprenticeship

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Electrical Technician

Darlington

Wolviston Management Services is proud to be supporting our client, a key player within the North East's growing manufacturing sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a cutting-edge organisation operating in a fantastic environment, where high standards, continuous improvement, and technical excellence drive every part of the operation.

Our client offers an inclusive, supportive culture with strong family-friendly policies, a competitive benefits package, and genuine opportunities for personal and professional development.

Purpose of the Role

As a Electrical Technician, you'll play a fundamental part in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of site facilities and electrical distribution systems. You will contribute directly to the department's mission.

Working within a high-specification manufacturing environment, you'll support planned maintenance, breakdown response, minor modifications, and continuous improvement activities. The role actively encourages growth towards a multi-disciplined technical profile.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote and uphold the highest standards of Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with site procedures, RAMS, JSA and relevant legislation.
• Support the wider site culture around ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001.

Maintenance Delivery

• Plan and deliver both planned and reactive maintenance activities with minimal supervision.
• Use CMMS (Maximo) for accurate maintenance recording, analysis, and scheduling.
• Diagnose and resolve plant faults efficiently, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Technical Performance

• Inspect, test and maintain MCCs, electrical distribution systems, DOL, Star/Delta and VSD installations.
• Operate and fault-find on electrical power distribution equipment.
• Contribute to DSEAR/Hazardous Area compliance and inspections.
• Review PM findings, recommending improvements and adjusted maintenance frequencies.

Operational Support

• Work closely with process technicians and operators to minimise disruption and maximise plant availability.
• Support training and knowledge sharing across the team, including apprentices and multi-disciplined development.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead or contribute to improvement projects focused on reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Participate in structured problem-solving using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D.

External Coordination

• Liaise with vendors and field engineers for technical support, service contracts and breakdown assistance.

About You

Experience & Background

• Time-served Electrical Maintenance apprenticeship.
• Experience in a Process or Chemical Plant environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical drives, MCCs and distribution systems.
• Proven electrical fault-finding capability using drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of HVAC, motor maintenance, lighting, UPS systems and switching operations.
• Confident with COSHH, writing risk assessments and method statements.
• IT-literate with experience using maintenance software.

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• A team-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Keen to develop additional disciplines and support team progression.
• Analytical, results-driven and committed to high standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC or equivalent alongside a recognised apprenticeship.