Multi-Skilled Technician - Electrical Bias

Astute People; Ince; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in the UK is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Technician with an electrical bias for their Biomass site. This role involves maintenance of electrical systems and offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 along with benefits. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in heavy process environments.

Benefits

Benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in maintenance in a heavy process environment.
• IOSH or Health & Safety Qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and test electrical faults.
• Update maintenance records accurately.

Skills

Problem-solving attitude

Self-motivated

Ability to work alone

Education

Level 3 qualification

HNC or further engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit a Multi-Skilled Technician with Electrical bias for their Biomass site in Chester. The Multi-Skilled Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £50,000 + benefits. If you are an experienced Multi-Skilled Technician with a strong electrical-bias then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment across the power station.
• Prioritise electrical maintenance tasks while supporting basic mechanical activities when required.
• Diagnose, repair, and test electrical faults on motors, drives, switchgear, and auxiliary systems.
• Assist during plant outages and shutdowns, ensuring safe and timely completion of maintenance work.
• Inspect and maintain electrical assets to comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Support site safety initiatives, including hazard reporting and participation in incident investigations.
• Update maintenance records and work orders accurately within the CMMS.
• Follow electrical procedures and safe systems of work, ensuring full compliance with regulations.
• Identify and report equipment reliability issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams to maintain plant availability and performance.

Qualifications

• Holds a level 3 qualification and is apprentice trained in relevant subject.
• A further engineering qualification, such as a HNC is desirable.
• At least three years' experience in maintenance, in a heavy process environment/sector or similar (e.g. power station, chemical plant, paper mill, refinery, steel works etc).
• Ideally an IOSH or Health & Safety Qualification.

Personal skills

• Ability to carry out lone-working and self-motivated.
• Has a problem-solving attitude and works efficiently.
• Takes a proactive approach to prevent faults.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000.
• Benefits package and progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to join leading energy company.
• INDPOW.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.