Electrical Technician in Gloucester

Energy Jobline CVL; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension 6% employer

Funding for solar/battery/EV charging

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for an Electrical Field Technician to maintain electrical equipment across the West region, including Gloucester, Bristol and Swindon. The role focuses on both planned and reactive maintenance to maximise plant availability and safety.

You will need an electrical qualification (BTEC ONC/HNC or equivalent) and experience with HV switchgear, fault finding and working from drawings. UK driving licence and travel required.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical maintenance experience in power/manufacturing/utilities
• Experience fault finding from electrical drawings
• Knowledge of operating high voltage switchgear
• Understanding of BS 7671 and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment across West region sites
• Diagnose and repair faults on switchgear, transformers, generators and related systems
• Operate high voltage switchgear and perform safe electrical isolations
• Support rebuilds by isolating and disconnecting alternators before engine removal
• Induct and supervise on-site electrical contractors and ensure safety documentation is complete
• Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability and reduce costs

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Fault finding from drawings

HV switchgear operation

BS 7671 knowledge

Education

Electrical qualification (BTEC ONC/HNC, NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Electrical Field Technician – Renewable Energy

Up to £48,000 + bonus up to 15% + company van & fuel card + benefits

West Region – Gloucester, Bristol, Swindon and surrounding areas

SCINERGY Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Electrical Field Technician to join a leading renewable energy generator, covering sites across the West region.

The business generates low-carbon electricity from captured methane, industrial solar and battery energy storage. The Electrical Field Technician will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on high voltage and low voltage electrical equipment, ensuring maximum plant availability with minimal downtime.

As the Electrical Field Technician you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment across sites in the West region
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on switchgear, transformers, generator sets and associated systems
• Operating high voltage switchgear and carrying out electrical isolations safely
• Supporting the rebuild team by safely isolating and disconnecting alternators ahead of engine removal
• Inducting and overseeing on-site electrical contractors, ensuring all relevant safety documentation is completed
• Identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability, reduce costs and increase efficiency
• Completing daily work reports and monthly updates on maintenance programmes, issues and actions
• Ensuring all work complies with company procedures, health and safety policies and relevant legislation
• Supporting the regional and electrical teams when required

To be considered for this role you should have:

• A relevant electrical engineering qualification, such as a BTEC ONC/HNC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance within power , manufacturing, utilities, steel or a similar industry
• Knowledge and experience of electrical fault finding and working from electrical drawings
• Knowledge and experience of operating high voltage switchgear
• Working knowledge of BS 7671, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and associated legislative standards
• A flexible approach, with a willingness to travel regularly and work additional hours when required
• A full UK driving licence and confidence using laptops, mobile devices and technical applications

What’s on offer:

• A competitive basic salary
• A bonus with a target of up to 15%, paid quarterly and annually
• A company van and fuel card, available for personal use
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A company pension with a 6% employer contribution
• Funding towards domestic solar panels, battery storage and EV charging
• An Employee Assistance Programme, including virtual GP appointments and eye care vouchers
• Sick pay eligibility after a qualifying period
• Community volunteering days
• The chance to join the growing renewable energy sector