Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Contract Maintenance Technician – Electrical Bias (Shift-based Manufacturing)

12-Month Contract | Competitive Hourly Rate + Overtime | 6-Week Rotating Shifts | Immediate Start

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a leading precision manufacturing and engineering business on a 12-month contract. This is a hands-on, shift-based role in a fast-paced, safety-critical production environment.

The Role

You’ll carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and control systems across production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
Key tasks include:

• Electrical fault-finding and repair on motors, drives, sensors, panels, and conveyors
• Diagnosing and resolving issues on PLCs, HMIs, and variable frequency drives
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Performing preventive maintenance (PPM) and recording accurate maintenance data
• Supporting continuous improvement and root-cause analysis activities
• Working safely under permit-to-work and lockout/tagout (LOTO) systems

About You

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance
• Proven experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial automation environments
• Confident with PLC fault-finding, electrical isolations, and technical documentation
• Flexible to work rotating day and night shifts (3 on / 3 off)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities
• Access to on-site facilities and technical development
• Opportunity to work with advanced production technology in a high-integrity sector

If you are an Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Technician seeking a challenging contract within a world-class manufacturing environment, apply now for immediate consideration