Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician - Days

Location:

Darlington, Co Durham

Contract Type:
Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date:
Jan 14th, 2026

:
1638080

Wolviston Management Services is proud to be supporting our client, a key player within the North East's growing manufacturing sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a cutting‑edge organisation operating in a fantastic environment, where high standards, continuous improvement, and technical excellence drive every part of the operation. Our client offers an inclusive, supportive culture with strong family‑friendly policies, a competitive benefits package, and genuine opportunities for personal and professional development.

As an Electrical Technician, you will play a fundamental part in maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of site facilities and electrical distribution systems. You will contribute directly to the department's mission within a high‑specification manufacturing environment, supporting planned maintenance, breakdown response, minor modifications and continuous improvement activities. The role encourages growth towards a multi‑disciplined technical profile.

• Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Promote and uphold the highest standards of Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with site procedures, RAMS, JSA and relevant legislation.
  • Support the wider site culture around ISO
    9001, ISO
    14001 and ISO
    45001.
• Maintenance Delivery
  • Plan and deliver both planned and reactive maintenance activities with minimal supervision.
  • Use CMMS (Maximo) for accurate maintenance recording, analysis and scheduling.
  • Diagnose and resolve plant faults efficiently, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Technical Performance
  • Inspect, test and maintain MCCs, electrical distribution systems, DOL, Star/Delta and VSD installations.
  • Operate and fault‑find on electrical power distribution equipment.
  • Contribute to DSEAR/Hazardous Area compliance and inspections.
  • Review PM findings, recommending improvements and adjusted maintenance frequencies.
• Operational Support
  • Work closely with process technicians and operators to minimise disruption and maximise plant availability.
  • Support training and knowledge sharing across the team, including apprentices and multi‑disciplined development.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Lead or contribute to improvement projects focused on reliability, efficiency and cost reduction.
  • Participate in structured problem‑solving using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone and 8D.
• External Coordination
  • Liaise with vendors and field engineers for technical support, service contracts and breakdown assistance.

• Experience & Background
  • Time‑served Electrical Maintenance apprenticeship.
  • Experience in a Process or Chemical Plant environment.
• Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of electrical drives, MCCs and distribution systems.
  • Proven electrical fault‑finding capability using drawings and technical documentation.
  • Knowledge of HVAC, motor maintenance, lighting, UPS systems and switching operations.
  • Confident with COSHH, writing risk assessments and method statements.
  • IT‑literate with experience using maintenance software.
• Personal Qualities
  • Self‑motivated, proactive and capable of working independently.
  • A team‑focused approach with strong communication skills.
  • Keen to develop additional disciplines and support team progression.
  • Analytical, results‑driven and committed to high standards.
• Qualifications
  • Minimum ONC or equivalent alongside a recognised apprenticeship.

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