Maintenance Technician

E3 Recruitment; Halifax; On-site; GBP 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a full-time role in Huddersfield, specializing in electrical maintenance in a chemical manufacturing environment. The position involves installation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of electrical plant components.

Applicants should have relevant qualifications, including a Time‑Served Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, and the ability to interpret electrical blueprints. A competitive rate of £30-£35 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician.
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent for Inspection & Testing.
• Desirable Com Ex certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test and diagnose electrical components.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Develop modification requests for efficiency and safety.

Skills

Time‑Served Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance

Ability to read electrical blueprints

Com Ex certification

Education

HNC/HND or similar technical certificates

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Chemical Manufacturing

Salary: £30-£35 per hour

Location: Huddersfield

Contract Type: 1-month, full time, standard days

Job Overview

The Maintenance Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Technician role involves assembly, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing and fault diagnosis, repair and disassembly of a wide range of electrical plant and associated components. The company offers a great culture and an excellent site with many opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Time‑Served Apprenticeship with an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, or Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician
• Credentials: HNC/HND, ONC, or similar technical certificates in Electrical Engineering
• Inspection & Testing: City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent)
• Com Ex (desirable)
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical blueprints and wiring diagrams

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test and diagnose faults and disassemble electrical plant and associated components to required standards while adhering to health, safety, environmental regulations and safe working practices.
• Understand relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements, reporting lines and procedures.
• Prepare and reinstate work area, materials and equipment and consider consequences of incorrect actions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals; follow work instructions and relevant plans and schedules; update 'as built' drawings as required.
• Perform scheduled planned preventative maintenance to minimise unplanned downtime.
• Suggest and develop modification requests to improve plant/equipment efficiency and safety of operations.
• Select appropriate tools and equipment, comply with training, methods, techniques, quality control and safety procedures.
• Ensure care and security of tools and equipment used.
• Follow mandatory Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Identify types of defects and faults, determine action to take.
• Handle digital information, technology and equipment to support work tasks and communicate information.
• Undertake continuous training and development.