Electrical Technician
Darlington
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.
Purpose of the Role
As a Electrical Technician, you’ll 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.
Working within a high-specification manufacturing environment, you’ll support planned maintenance, breakdown response, minor modifications, and continuous improvement activities. The role actively encourages growth towards a multi-disciplined technical profile.
Key Responsibilities
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 ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001.
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.
About You
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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