Electrical Technician

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

• Work within a close-knit, technically capable team on a major energy infrastructure site