Lead Electrical Technician

Natara Global; Billingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Natara Global, Billingham, is seeking a Lead Electrical Technician to supervise and execute electrical, instrumentation and control maintenance across the plant. You will ensure safety, reliability and regulatory compliance while mentoring technicians and coordinating daily activities.

The role involves reading engineering drawings and P&IDs, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and supporting site safety and performance improvements. Previous leadership experience is essential.

Qualifications

• ECITB apprenticeship or HNC/HND with relevant practical experience.
• CompEx certificate covering Ex01–Ex04.
• Strong knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Electrical maintenance experience in a regulated process/manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring electrical technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise technicians to perform electrical work safely and effectively.
• Coordinate daily activities to align with maintenance priorities and production needs.
• Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation and control equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, P&IDs, specifications and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Team leadership

Fault diagnosis

Reading P&IDs

Education

ECITB apprenticeship

HNC/HND

CompEx Ex01–Ex04

Electricity at Work Regulations knowledge

Job description

Lead Electrical Technician

Salary: £45,000–£55,000

Location: Billingham/Hartlepool

About Natara

Natara Global is a global manufacturer of flavour and fragrance ingredients, supplying customers across a range of international markets. Its North East manufacturing operations combine complex process plant, strong technical capability and a focus on safety, quality and reliable delivery.

Natara is currently investing in and strengthening its engineering capability, creating opportunities for experienced engineers and technicians who want to contribute to the safe, efficient and continuous improvement of its manufacturing sites.

The Role

The Lead Electrical Technician will supervise and undertake the installation, maintenance, testing, fault-finding and repair of electrical, instrumentation and control systems across the plant. The role will ensure systems and equipment operate safely, efficiently and reliably while complying with all relevant safety and regulatory standards. You will also coordinate daily electrical maintenance activities, mentor technicians and support wider production and engineering objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of technicians in completing electrical work safely and effectively.
• Coordinate daily activities to support maintenance priorities and production requirements.
• Install, maintain, test and dismantle electrical, instrumentation and control equipment.
• Work with motors, drives, switchgear, sensors, transmitters, control valves and electrical panels.
• Lead and carry out planned preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose electrical faults, identify root causes and implement effective repairs.
• Safely remove, replace or repair faulty components.
• Lead Return to Service activities, ensuring equipment is fully tested and verified before being returned to operation.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, technical manuals and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure work complies with relevant legislation, industry regulations and Natara’s safety and environmental requirements.
• Promote safe working practices and oversee Permit to Work activities.
• Train and mentor junior team members, supporting their technical development.
• Identify system defects, performance issues and opportunities for plant modification or improvement.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Update and distribute as-built documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Support a strong culture of safety, accountability and engineering performance.

Qualifications And Experience

• An ECITB apprenticeship or another recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship.
• Alternatively, an HNC or HND supported by appropriate practical experience.
• A valid CompEx certificate covering Ex01–Ex04.
• Strong knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Electrical maintenance experience within a process, chemical, manufacturing production or similarly regulated environment.
• Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring electrical technicians.
• Experience working within a formal Permit to Work system and Site Safety Management System.
• Knowledge of fire and gas detection systems, process-safety protection systems and emergency shutdown systems.
• Relay-protection training.
• LV/HV switching and isolation training.
• HV Authorisation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs and technical documentation.
• A working knowledge of food-industry practices would be advantageous.

Natara Values

• We care.
• Be customer-focused.
• Raise the bar.
• Think and act as one team.
• Do the right thing.
• We deliver.