Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Electrical to join our maintenance team in Scotland. The role focuses on carrying out planned preventive maintenance on electrical plant, machinery and building services to keep equipment safe, reliable and operational.

You will diagnose faults, respond to breakdowns, install and commission electrical equipment, read schematics, and work with other maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.
• Experience in electrical maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of motors, control panels and PLCs.
• Ability to read schematics and electrical drawings.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative 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.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and documentation.
• Support installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Industrial electrical systems

Reading electrical drawings

Motors & control panels

Diagnostics

Safety standards

CMMS experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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.

The role requires a strong understanding of electrical systems, fault-finding and maintenance practices, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential equipment failures.

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.
• 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.
• 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

The ideal candidate will be:

• 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.