Electrical Maintenance Technician

The Vacancy

Due to growth within our Facilities and Maintenance team, we have a great opportunity for an experience Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This will suit a skilled and proactive Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a new challenge. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance, inspections, and installations across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] facilities, helping to ensure our sites operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory regulations. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, working in a fast‑paced environment, and taking pride in delivering work to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily electrical preventative maintenance activities across all facilities
• Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns and ad-hoc maintenance requests
• Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and problem-solving on plant, machinery, and building systems
• Complete electrical installations, including new connections for plant and machinery, and support commissioning and decommissioning activities
• Undertake Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) testing
• Review and assess external contractors’ health and safety documentation before work begins on site
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers, clearly communicating technical requirements and issues
• Produce accurate service reports for all work completed
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities relating to equipment or system faults
• Assist with the creation of risk assessments and ensure all work is completed safely

Who are we looking for?

You'll be an experienced electrical professional with a strong maintenance background and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a maintenance or facilities-based role
• Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification (e.g. C&G 2360, 2365, or equivalent)
• Level 3 Inspection & Testing qualification (e.g. C&G 2391 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Able to work at height and in varying environments
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential for the role)
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota
• Ability to use a mobile device or tablet to manage jobs via a CAFM system
• A flexible, self-motivated approach with a clear desire to learn and develop

Desirable

• PAT Testing qualification or experience

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

The Manufacturing Technology Centre ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies. Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness. Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.