Weekend Maintenance Electrical Technician

First Achieve Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician in Livingston. You will perform repairs and preventative maintenance, ensuring high standards and minimal downtime. The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds qualification and experience in fault finding. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,400 - £39,200 per annum and the opportunity to develop within a globally recognized manufacturing site. Flexibility for weekend shifts is required.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop and grow

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrician with valid trade papers required.
• Proven track record in fault finding and reading technical/electrical drawings.
• Experience in using test equipment and performing hands-on electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults using test equipment and hand tools.
• Perform electrical installations and planned preventative maintenance.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to high standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical installations

Technical drawing interpretation

Test equipment usage

Working at heights

Computer literacy

Education

City & Guilds 2360, HNC or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Electrician (Weekend Working) - Permanent Position - Livingston

Day shift Night Shift

Friday 6am to 6pm

Friday 6pm-6am

Sat 6am to 6pm

Sat 6pm-6am

Sun 6am to 6pm

Sun 6pm-6am

Monday 6am :12pm

About the Role

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance to a high standard. You will respond promptly to plant breakdowns and use your fault-finding and problem-solving skills to resolve equipment failures. Your work will contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults using test equipment and hand tools.
• Perform electrical installations and planned preventative maintenance.
• Interpret technical documentation, including work instructions, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to high standards.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and production teams to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using computer-based systems.

Skills & Experience Required

• Time-served Electrician with City & Guilds 2360, HNC, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven track record in fault finding and reading technical/electrical drawings.
• Experience in using test equipment and performing hands‑on electrical repairs.
• Competent with electrical installations and scheduled maintenance work.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Computer literate and able to manage basic digital records and systems.

What's in It for You

• Opportunity to develop and grow within a globally recognised manufacturing site.
• Competitive salary: £38,400 - £39,200 per annum.

Essential Criteria

• Must be time-served with valid trade papers.
• Willing to work a 3-shift rotational pattern OR standard weekend hours (based on preference).
• Able to commute reliably to Livingston.
• Strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Electrician looking for your next challenge with a leading manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or give one of our engineering experts a call on (phone number removed) to discuss further.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship at this time