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Electrical Technician
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cumbria
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Job Title: Electrical Technician
Location: Cumbria, UK
Salary: Base + Overtime + Bonus + 16% Pension
Work Type: Day Shift Role
Industry: Chemical / Power / CHP / Biomass / Fuel
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Required: UK-based Electrical Qualification
Company Overview
Join a leading UK energy infrastructure operator with a strong presence across multiple energy production sites. Our client is at the forefront of delivering sustainable and reliable energy, investing in people, safety, and high-integrity operations across the UK.
Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join the on-site maintenance team in Cumbria. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing a range of electrical and control systems across a complex energy facility, ensuring continued reliability, performance, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out Planned Maintenance (PM) as per the site’s established schedules.
Perform routine and breakdown maintenance on LV and HV electrical systems, rotating equipment, and associated control systems.
Work closely with permit signatories to prepare permits, method statements, and risk assessments.
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment in hazardous areas, ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant regulations.
Authorised to write and manage safety documentation for HV systems.
Support fault finding, root cause analysis, and implement repairs to minimise downtime and cost.
Contribute to continuous improvement by providing practical feedback and recommendations.
Adhere to and promote strict Health & Safety standards, including Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work procedures.
Key Requirements
UK-recognised electrical qualification: NVQ Level 2 or 3, or Electrical Apprenticeship.
Solid background in electrical maintenance within continuous process/production environments (Chemical, Power, Biomass, etc.).
Experience with:
LV/HV rotating equipment
Control systems
Hazardous area equipment maintenance
Competency in:
Fault finding
Root cause analysis
Preventative maintenance practices
Knowledge of Safe System of Work procedures (e.g., Permit to Work, RAMS).
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a safety-first mindset.
Why Apply?
Highly competitive salary with significant pension contribution (16%)
Day role with work-life balance
Overtime and performance-related bonus available
Join a key player in UK’s sustainable energy future
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