Job Description
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £43,700
Hours: 12-hour shifts (4 on 4 off, switching to 4 on 6 off in winter)
Overtime: Time and a half (Mon-Sat), double time (Sun)
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the site to ensure production efficiency and minimise downtime.
* Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems, including 3-phase AC systems, motors, pumps, conveyors, and fans.
* Use PLCs and SCADA systems for fault finding and troubleshooting.
* Support improvement projects, planned shutdowns, and upgrades to site machinery and infrastructure.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety policies, including LOTO procedures, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
* Work closely with the production team to maintain site reliability and process efficiency.
* Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when required to ensure the safe and effective completion of maintenance work.
About You:
1. Essential: Apprentice-trained electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
2. Experience: Minimum of 3 years in an industrial, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
3. Desirable: