Electrical Technician - Maintenance & Improvement

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

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.