Electrician

EFAB Resourcing Ltd; Whitby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EFAB Resourcing Ltd is seeking a time-served electrician to join the electrical team on mining machinery and equipment. You will perform planned inspections, fault-finding, timely repairs, and proactive maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.

The role requires experience with HV/LV systems (up to 11kV), conveyors, and pumping systems, plus an electrical engineering qualification. Strong communication skills are essential for reporting and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrician with experience in heavy industrial, mining, or processing environments.
• Experience with HV/LV systems up to 11kV, conveyors and pumping systems.
• Understanding of computer/PLC control systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, fault-find, maintain and repair face-line machinery, conveyors and switchgear.
• Install and maintain underground communications and lighting systems.
• Plan and execute work based on shift reports and inspections.
• Utilise the Permit to Work system and issue permits as authorised.
• Collaborate with electrical and production colleagues to minimise downtime.

Skills

Time-served electrician

HV/LV systems

PLC control systems

Strong communication

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Work as part of the electrical team to ensure all mining machinery and equipment performs safely and efficiently through planned inspections, effective fault-finding, timely repairs, and proactive maintenance.

The Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Complete statutory inspections and reports in line with legislation and site requirements.
• Comply with current Health & Safety regulations, risk assessments, method statements, and site-specific rules.
• Conduct and document electrical isolations per company procedures.
• Maintain awareness of evolving health and safety standards.

Maintenance & Operations

• Inspect, fault-find, maintain and repair face-line machinery, conveyor systems, and switchgear.
• Install, advance and maintain underground communications and lighting systems.
• Plan and execute work based on shift reports and inspections.
• Utilise the Permit to Work system; issue permits as authorised.

Teamwork & Communication

• Collaborate effectively with electrical and production colleagues to minimise downtime.
• Provide feedback on equipment condition and job progress to supervisors and team members.
• Interpret and act upon technical manuals, verbal instructions, and previous reports.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Respond promptly and independently to equipment issues, using sound judgment under pressure.
• Suggest improvements in equipment performance, safety, tooling, or working practices.

Resource Use

• Use parts and consumables responsibly to reduce waste and cost.
• Ensure tooling and materials are used efficiently and safely.

The Requirements

• Time-served electrician in a heavy industrial, mining, or processing environment.
• Experience with HV/LV systems (up to 11kV), conveyor and pumping systems.
• Understanding of computer/PLC control systems desirable.
• Electrical engineering qualification.
• Certification in Risk Assessment and IOSH Working Safely (or willingness to achieve).
• Strong communication skills verbal and written.

This is a Days only Role and 40 Hours per week + Overtime

What You'll Bring

• A proactive, flexible, and safety-conscious mindset.
• Self-discipline, reliability, and a team-focused approach.
• A willingness to develop and continuously improve performance