Multi-Skilled Technician - Electrical Bias

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in the UK is seeking a Multi-Skilled Technician with an electrical bias for their Biomass site in Chester. The role includes responsibilities such as planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, diagnosing faults, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must hold a Level 3 qualification and have at least three years of maintenance experience in a heavy process environment. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 along with benefits and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Benefits package

Progression opportunities

Opportunity to join leading energy company

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in maintenance in a heavy process environment.
• Ideally, an IOSH or Health & Safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and test electrical faults on motors and drives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Problem-solving attitude

Self-motivated

Ability to work alone

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant subject

Further engineering qualification (HNC)

Job description

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.

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.

Responsibilities and duties of the Multi‑Skilled Technician role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:

• 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.

Professional qualifications

• Holds a level 3 qualification and is apprentice trained in relevant subject.
• Further engineering qualification, such as an HNC, is desirable.
• At least three years’ experience in maintenance, in a heavy process environment 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 of the Multi‑Skilled Technician role

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

Astute People – EEO statement

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.