Electrical Maintenance Technician - Heavy Industry

Cheshire
Circa £49,000 (Depending on HV Qualifications)
Full Time | Contract | Rotating Shifts
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a well-established and nationally critical operation based in Winsford, Cheshire.

This is a challenging and rewarding position working in a heavy industrial environment, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance across a broad range of plant and equipment. You'll be part of a highly skilled maintenance team ensuring the safety, efficiency and legal compliance of all electrical systems.

Shift Pattern (Rotating):

• 3 weeks: Mon-Fri (6:00am-2:00pm)
• 2 weeks: Mon-Thurs (1:00pm-9:00pm), Fri (9:30am-5:30pm)
• 1 week: Mon-Thurs (8:00pm-6:00am)

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out scheduled electrical maintenance and statutory inspections
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis and repairs
• Perform electrical installation and modification work
• Maintain and repair a wide range of industrial equipment including conveyors, crushers, motors and control systems
• Support shaft and surface operations as required
• Carry out multi-skilled tasks (e.g. rigging, burning, welding) when needed
• Ensure all work is performed in line with Health & Safety standards and company procedures

Key Requirements:

• Time-served Electrical Technician with relevant apprenticeship
• Proven experience in heavy industry maintenance
• Strong knowledge of 415V+ electrical systems
• Confident in fault finding on electrical control systems
• Familiar with instrumentation and test equipment
• PLC and High Voltage (HV) experience desirable (training available)
• Good IT skills and strong communication abilities
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and support team cover when needed

Package & Benefits:

• Salary circa £49,000 (depending on HV qualifications)
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (up to 20% combined contribution)
• Private healthcare, discounted gym access
• Annual medicals, eye care support
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Cycle to work and tech purchase schemes
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme