Electrical Maintenance Technician
16 days ago
Horsham
Electrical Maintenance Technician (Shift) Horsham, West Sussex Full-time | Shift-based (4 on / 4 off) £49,183.68 rising to £52,612.56 after probation The Role An opportunity has arisen for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a busy, fast-paced operations team at a large-scale processing facility in West Sussex. This role is key to maintaining plant performance and ensuring maximum availability through a proactive and reactive maintenance approach. Working on a rotating shift pattern, you will play a critical part in delivering safe, efficient engineering operations while driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns efficiently, • Diagnose and resolve electrical faults across a range of plant equipment, • Work on components including:, • Sensors, relays, contactors and control panels, • AC/DC motors and motor control centres (MCCs), • PLC systems (fault finding desirable – Siemens S7 preferred), • Support ongoing engineering projects and process improvements, • Maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance, and housekeeping, • Report all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly, • Interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation, • Work with controls and instrumentation systems (e.g. pressure, temperature, flow) About You • Qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (HNC or equivalent), • Experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or automated environment, • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, • Good understanding of electrical systems, controls, and PLC hardware, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a shift team, • 18th Edition (BS7671) is advantageous but not essential Salary & Benefits • Competitive salary with progression after probation, • Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off), • Ongoing training and career development opportunities, • Generous pension scheme, • Retail, leisure, holiday, and travel discounts, • Life assurance Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation within a vital and growing sector. You’ll be part of a team that values engineering excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, while offering genuine career progression and stability.