Maintenance Technician - Electrical

PPM Recruitment; Bishopbriggs; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Recruitment seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician - Electrical to join the maintenance team. You will perform planned, preventative and reactive electrical maintenance to keep plant, equipment and building services safe and reliable.

You will read schematics, diagnose faults, install and repair electrical systems, and support commissioning of new equipment while maintaining accurate records and adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience in an electrical maintenance environment is essential.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings/schematics.
• Experience with motors, control panels, sensors, relays and control systems.
• Competent use of electrical testing/diagnostic equipment.
• Solid knowledge of electrical health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Flexible, proactive and safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on electrical plant, machinery and building services.
• Respond to electrical breakdowns and perform fault-finding and repairs.
• Diagnose faults using test equipment and technical information.
• Install, maintain, test and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform inspections and routine checks for faults and safety issues.
• Complete electrical testing and maintenance per standards and procedures.
• Read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Coordinate with mechanical maintenance to resolve faults.
• Ensure safe, efficient maintenance activities and accurate records.
• Follow health & safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Comply with regulations and industry standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for reliability and safety.
• Participate in on-call, shift, or overtime as required.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Reading drawings & schematics

Motors & control panels

Electrical testing equipment

Safety compliance

Independent working

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician - Electrical to join our maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned, preventative and reactive electrical maintenance to ensure plant, machinery, equipment and building services remain safe, reliable and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical plant, machinery and building services.
• Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns and carry out effective fault-finding and repairs.
• Diagnose electrical faults using appropriate test equipment and technical information.
• Install, maintain, test and repair electrical systems, machinery and associated equipment.
• Carry out inspections and routine checks to identify potential faults and safety issues.
• Complete electrical testing, inspections and maintenance in accordance with relevant standards and company procedures.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment and machinery.
• Work with mechanical and other maintenance personnel to resolve complex equipment faults.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, faults, repairs and parts used.
• Follow company health and safety procedures, risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
• Ensure electrical work complies with applicable legislation, regulations and industry standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and safety.
• Participate in an on-call, shift or overtime rota where required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Recognised electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an electrical maintenance environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with motors, control panels, sensors, contactors, relays and control systems.
• Competent use of electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Good understanding of electrical health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• A flexible, proactive and safety-conscious approach to work.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with PLCs, inverters/VSDs and automated machinery.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, production or facilities environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with planned maintenance systems/CMMS.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems and industrial control equipment.

Working Conditions

The role may involve working in a production, manufacturing, engineering or facilities environment and may require working at height, in confined areas or around operational machinery. The successful candidate must be comfortable responding to breakdowns and working flexibly to minimise equipment downtime.

Personal Attributes

• Safety-focused and committed to high standards of workmanship.
• Reliable, organised and able to prioritise workloads.
• Calm and methodical when dealing with equipment breakdowns.
• Proactive in identifying maintenance and reliability improvements.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.
• Willing to learn and develop technical knowledge.

Key Objective

The primary objective of the Maintenance Technician - Electrical is to maintain the safety, reliability and availability of electrical equipment and systems while minimising unplanned downtime and supporting the organisation's operational and continuous improvement objectives