Electrical Maintenance Technician

We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to work on a permanent basis in St Helens.

The role is working for a global manufacturing company.

The shifts for the Electrical Maintenance Technician are Monday to Friday; 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm (No nights).

Salary is c £40-50,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus 25 days' holidays, company bonus, healthcare, pension etc.

Duties for the Electrical Maintenance Technician:

Key Responsibilities

* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical production equipment.

* Diagnose electrical faults on machinery including motors, sensors, control panels, PLCs, drives, and automation systems.

* Carry out mechanical repairs and adjustments as required, including work on pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and general plant equipment.

* Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise operational disruption.

* Assist in the installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and production lines.

* Ensure all maintenance tasks are performed safely and in compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.

* Maintain accurate maintenance logs, documentation, and equipment records.

* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to reliability and efficiency projects.

* Support cross-functional teams including production, quality, and engineering.

* Participate in shift patterns, on-call rota, or overtime as required.

Skills & Experience

* Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).

* Strong electrical fault-finding skills within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

* Good mechanical aptitude and experience working on mechanical systems.

* Familiarity with PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.) is desirable.

* Experience working with AC/DC motors, variable speed drives, sensors, and automated machinery.

* Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

* Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

* Knowledge of health & safety legislation, safe isolation procedures, and permit-to-work systems.

How to Apply

for the Electrical Maintenance Technician:

Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW