Electrical Technician

First Recruitment Group; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 673,000 - 1,040,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrical Technician for a contract role based in Barrow-in-Furness. You will perform routine electrical maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and support commissioning/decommissioning activities on critical plant and equipment.

Candidates should bring experience from petrochemical/oil & gas or similar high-hazard environments, with strong electrical knowledge and ability to produce accurate technical reports.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within petrochemical, oil & gas, process, energy, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and maintenance practices.
• Experience supporting production or maintenance operations within a high-hazard industry.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults on operational plant.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate technical records.
• Desirable: HV Authorisation, SAEP and/or REP certification.
• Commitment to maintaining and developing technical competencies and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine electrical maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and operational requirements.
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex technical faults on critical plant and equipment, implementing effective solutions to restore operations.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate maintenance records within company systems.
• Carry out commissioning and decommissioning activities to support operational programmes.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and commissioning of plant modifications and improvements.
• Supervise contractors and vendor personnel to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and all site safety procedures.
• Carry out Power Technician duties and, where appropriately qualified, act as SAEP and/or REP.
• Promote a positive safety culture through adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Participate in emergency response activities and maintain the competencies required for designated emergency response roles.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel across the site.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge and industry best practice standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Permit-to-work

Technical reporting

HV Authorisation

SAEP/REP certification

Communication

Education

BTEC Ordinary Certificate (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Keep Critical Energy Infrastructure Running Safely and Reliably

Our Client has a requirement for an Electrical Technician, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.

Role Purpose:

• Undertake routine electrical maintenance and defect repair activities to ensure the reliability and availability of operational plant and equipment.
• Support the safe and efficient operation of process and production facilities through planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Contribute to plant integrity, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with commissioning, decommissioning, and modification projects as required.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Execute routine and non-routine electrical maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and operational requirements.
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex technical faults on critical plant and equipment, implementing effective solutions to restore operations.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate maintenance records within company systems.
• Carry out commissioning and decommissioning activities to support operational programmes.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and commissioning of plant modifications and improvements.
• Supervise contractors and vendor personnel to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and all site safety procedures.
• Carry out Power Technician duties and, where appropriately qualified, act as SAEP and/or REP.
• Promote a positive safety culture through adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Participate in emergency response activities and maintain the competencies required for designated emergency response roles.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel across the site.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge and industry best practice standards.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience within petrochemical, oil & gas, process, energy, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and maintenance practices.
• Experience supporting production or maintenance operations within a high-hazard industry.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults on operational plant.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate technical records.
• Desirable: HV Authorisation, SAEP and/or REP certification.
• BTEC Ordinary Certificate (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Commitment to maintaining and developing technical competencies and professional standards.

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Electrical Technician looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support