Maintenance Electrician

Hunter Savage; Strathfoyle; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking a Maintenance Electrician based in Strathfoyle. This hands-on role involves maintenance of heavy industrial machinery, requiring a third level electrical qualification and strong fault-finding skills. A competitive salary of circa £40,000 is offered, along with enhanced overtime and a stable working environment. Candidates should have a proactive approach to maintenance and safety compliance.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates (1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)

Stable employment in an industrial environment

Supportive team structure

Qualifications

• Essential: Third level electrical qualification (time-served apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Experience with heavy industrial machinery.
• Strong analytical and electrical fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery.
• Respond to electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety and electrical regulations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Proactive maintenance approach

Education

Third level electrical qualification

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Description

We are hiring for our client for a permanent Maintenance Electrician position based in Derry/Londonderry. This is a hands-on Maintenance Electrician role focused on the planned and unplanned maintenance of heavy industrial equipment and machinery within a busy operational environment.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Maintenance Electrician who enjoys problem-solving, fault finding, and ensuring equipment reliability while working a stable day shift pattern with excellent overtime rates.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Attractive Package – £40,000 base salary + enhanced overtime (1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)

2. Day Shift Role – 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

3. Heavy Industrial Environment – varied hands-on maintenance across a wide range of equipment

The Role

As Maintenance Electrician, you will:

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on heavy industrial machinery and equipment

• Respond to breakdowns, identifying and repairing electrical faults to minimise downtime

• Work with control systems, motors, panels, drives and other industrial plant equipment

• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas to improve overall reliability

• Ensure compliance with site safety processes and electrical safety regulations

• Liaise with operational and engineering colleagues to prioritise maintenance tasks efficiently

The Person

For success in this Maintenance Electrician role, you will have:

• A third level electrical qualification (e.g. time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent) – essential

• Experience working with heavy industrial machinery or equipment

• Strong analytical and electrical fault-finding skills

• A proactive, hands‑on approach to maintenance and problem resolution

• Ability to work independently while also supporting wider engineering activities

• A strong commitment to safe working and maintaining high equipment standards

The Reward (Salary / Benefits / Company Culture)

• Salary: Circa £40,000

• Overtime: 1.5x on Saturdays, 2x on Sundays

• Working Hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

• Long‑term, stable employment within a well‑established industrial environment

• Supportive team structure with a focus on reliability, safety and continuous improvement

Salary is usually negotiable and based on your experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria based on the calibre of applicants.

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Maintenance Electrician job, please contact Calum Cowie:

07458 160121
[e-mail]

Visit our website for a full list of Engineering & Operations opportunities.

Why Hunter Savage

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy offering deep market expertise across:

• Accountancy & Finance (NI & ROI)

• Engineering & Operations (NI & ROI)

• Human Resources (NI & ROI)

• Legal Practice & In‑House (UK & Ireland)

• Financial Services & Insurance (NI & ROI)

• Built Environment (NI & ROI)

• Science & Pharma (NI & ROI)

We partner with candidates and employers across the UK & Ireland to build long‑term, trusted relationships, offering insightful sector knowledge and access to opportunities with genuine scope for development.

With offices in Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh (Legal) and Manchester (Legal), we provide a seamless, specialist service across our key markets.

If you're considering a move as a Maintenance Electrician, we would welcome a confidential conversation about this and other opportunities.