Industrial Electrician: Maintenance & Fault-Finding Specialist

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package £39,000–£43,900

Permanent role

Exposure to diverse electrical plant

Maintenance and fault-finding focus

Collaborative site environment

Job summary

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd is recruiting an experienced Electrician for a hands-on maintenance role in Wolverhampton. You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance across LV systems, diagnose faults, and ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate holds an electrical apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 and has industrial maintenance experience. You will work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to site safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance, including LV systems and motors.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and use test equipment confidently.
• Independent worker who communicates effectively with operations and maintenance teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and electrical inspections.
• Diagnose faults, test and rectify across LV systems and PLC/DCS equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies prioritising plant needs.
• Record maintenance activities and test results in site systems.
• Support site maintenance, including minor mechanical tasks and parts management.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Electrical apprenticeship

Industrial electrical maintenance

Interpret electrical drawings

Test equipment use

Independent worker

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Tools

PLC/DCS wiring

LV systems knowledge

Cable tracing

Job description

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd is recruiting an experienced Electrician for a hands-on maintenance role in Wolverhampton. You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance across LV systems, diagnose faults, and ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate holds an electrical apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 and has industrial maintenance experience. You will work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to site safety and compliance.