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
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Carry out Planned Maintenance (PM) as per the site’s established schedules.
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Perform routine and breakdown maintenance on LV and HV electrical systems, rotating equipment, and associated control systems.
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Work closely with permit signatories to prepare permits, method statements, and risk assessments.
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Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment in hazardous areas, ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant regulations.
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Authorised to write and manage safety documentation for HV systems.
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Support fault finding, root cause analysis, and implement repairs to minimise downtime and cost.
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Contribute to continuous improvement by providing practical feedback and recommendations.
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Adhere to and promote strict Health & Safety standards, including Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work procedures.
Key Requirements
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UK-recognised electrical qualification: NVQ Level 2 or 3, or Electrical Apprenticeship.
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Solid background in electrical maintenance within continuous process/production environments (Chemical, Power, Biomass, etc.).
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Experience with:
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LV/HV rotating equipment
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Control systems
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Hazardous area equipment maintenance
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Competency in:
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Fault finding
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Root cause analysis
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Preventative maintenance practices
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Knowledge of Safe System of Work procedures (e.g., Permit to Work, RAMS).
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Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a safety-first mindset.
Why Apply?
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Highly competitive salary with significant pension contribution (16%)
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Day role with work-life balance
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Overtime and performance-related bonus available
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Join a key player in UK’s sustainable energy future
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Work within a close-knit, technically capable team on a major energy infrastructure site