Shift Electrical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading company in Southampton is looking for a 'Shift Electrical Technician' to address technical challenges and enhance equipment standards. This role entails leading technical escalations, mastering fault-finding on various systems, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary up to £45,000, plus benefits including a shift allowance and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free Parking

Subsidised canteen

Healthcare

Well-being support

Company events

Discounted offers

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent required.
• Suitable electrical experience for fault finding on circuits up to 415v.
• Proven ability in Controls, PLC, and IT troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead response to technical escalations in the plant.
• Contribute to shift teams’ technical knowledge and capabilities.
• Acting as Duty Manager when required.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Controls troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

Level 3 Technical Certification in Operations and Maintenance

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Basic networking

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southampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Pupose -

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