Electrical Technician – Heavy Industrial Plant & PLCs

Company: Alexandrite Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Barrow upon Humber
Job Description:

Electrical Technician

Barrow-upon-Humber£48,000 per annum180 hours per month (generally days flexibility required)27 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Our client, a major industrial operator within a heavy engineering environment, is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join their Engineering Maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served electrician looking to work in a fast-paced, safety-critical industrial setting.

Must have experience maintaining plant & machinery in heavy industrial environments

The Role

You will work as part of a maintenance team responsible for planned preventative and reactive maintenance across plant, machinery and control systems.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out hands‑on electrical maintenance on plant and equipment
  • Fault finding across control systems and PLCs
  • Isolating plant and equipment safely
  • Responding to unplanned breakdowns to meet reliability targets
  • Completing job cards and maintenance system updates
  • Working to strict safe systems of work and permit procedures
  • Supporting operational teams to ensure efficient vessel loading & discharge
  • Liaising with contractors and internal stakeholders

Flexibility is essential due to the operational nature of the site, including occasional nights and weekends.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

  • Time served Electrician status
  • HNC / ONC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) or Apprentice trained
  • Experience maintaining plant & machinery in heavy industrial environments (e.g. mining, quarrying, process, manufacturing)
  • Strong knowledge of control systems & PLCs
  • Excellent fault‑finding ability
  • Experience working safely under pressure in busy environments
  • Understanding of permit‑to‑work systems
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Ability to work at heights

You will be proactive, safety‑focused and capable of planning your own workload effectively.

What s On Offer

  • £48,000 salary
  • 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Stable, established industrial environment
  • Opportunity to work on complex plant systems
  • Long‑term career development within a safety‑led organisation
  • Many other company perks and benefits

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Posted: June 1st, 2026