Shift Electrical Technician

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shift Electrical Technician to lead technical escalations and problem-solving initiatives in a dynamic plant environment. This role demands a proactive approach to diagnosing and repairing machinery across electrical, mechanical, and control systems. With a focus on leadership and technical expertise, you will contribute to the development of standards and processes while ensuring site safety and integrity. The position offers a competitive salary and shift allowance, along with numerous benefits including healthcare and professional development opportunities. If you thrive in a hands-on technical role and enjoy solving complex problems, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Parking

Subsidised canteen

Personal and professional development

Healthcare

Well-being support

Uniform

Company events

Discounted offers

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent required.
• Proven electrical experience for fault finding on circuits up to 415v.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical escalations and support Technical Operators.
• Conduct fault finding and repairs across electrical, mechanical, and control systems.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Controls troubleshooting

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

Level 3 Technical Certification in Operations and Maintenance

Tools

Business IT systems

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Posted:

18.04.2025

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02.06.2025

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Purpose - This role exists to lead the response to technical escalations in the plant, take ownership of cross-shift problem-solving initiatives and contribute to the development of technical standards for the equipment. Expected to use high levels of initiative to prioritise technical issues to assist in the achievement of the Plant KPIs.

Candidates will possess Electrical, Mechanical, and Controls fault-finding ability with a proven track record of being able to diagnose and repair plant machinery timely and effectively. This is a shift role and involves both day and night shifts; a shift allowance is paid.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure effective execution of the response to technical escalations in the plant, supporting and training Technical Operators.
• Contribute to the development of the shift teams’ technical knowledge and abilities.
• Contribute to the development of standard settings and processes, including documenting and training of those standards.
• Take ownership of ‘Type 2’ problem-solving projects and be proficient in leading the ‘A3’ approach.
• Using the business IT systems to raise and complete work orders, accurately detailing failure modes, root causes, and solutions for all work carried out.
• Acting as Duty Manager on shift when required, ensuring site security, integrity, and safety and adhering to emergency operating procedures.
• Acting as electrically authorised person for site out of normal working hours, attending all electrical faults including site services, and safe isolation of electrical services up to 415v.
• Proactively focus on self-development to stay at the leading edge in your field.
• Role model the business principles, expected behaviours, and standards of work.
• Any other reasonable tasks as assigned to you by a manager.

Key Context

This is a dedicated technical role; you will be expected to provide hands-on support and most of your time will be spent working on technical problems, including reactive technical fault finding or proactive 'type 2’ problems which span technical, process, and operational fields. You will be carrying out fault finding and repairs across electrical, mechanical, and control systems, working with and contributing to site standards.

To succeed, you will need to be talented at identifying problems to root cause and you will need to demonstrate leadership within the shift team.

Minimum Qualifications

Level 3 Diploma (NVQ or equivalent) in Engineering Maintenance or other appropriate discipline.

Level 3 Technical Certification (BTEC Level 3 or equivalent) in Operations and Maintenance or other appropriate discipline.

Suitable electrical experience or qualifications to carry out detailed fault finding on circuits up to 415v.

Controls, PLC, and IT troubleshooting ability including basic networking and communications.

PLEASE NOTE - this role involves problem solving and is not just a maintenance role.

Salary is £40 to 45k per annum plus a shift allowance of £3500.00.

Benefits

Free Parking, subsidised canteen, personal and professional development, Healthcare, Well-being support, Uniform, Company events, Discounted offers, plus more.