Job Description
Electrical Technician – Hydrogen Plants
Location: Middlesbrough & Teesside, North East
Salary & Benefits: up to £55,000 per year + on-call allowance + companywide benefits
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, site-based + on-call rota (compensated)
The Opportunity
Are you a hands-on electrical technician who thrives in a safety-first environment and enjoys working on complex industrial systems that really matter?
We’re working with a leading global engineering and industrial gases company to find an Electrical Technician to support operations across their Middlesbrough and Teesside Hydrogen sites. You’ll play a key role in the safe and efficient running of critical infrastructure, working within a close-knit and forward-thinking team that values safety, curiosity and practical problem-solving.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company making a real impact in clean energy, where your work will directly support hydrogen production and help build a sustainable future.
What you’ll be doing
* Carry out all electrical maintenance, inspections and repairs across Hydrogen plant equipment and infrastructure
* Ensure all work meets internal and external regulatory standards and aligns with high safety expectations
* Support the Electrical Foreman in planning maintenance activities using the company’s digital planning system
* Provide high and low voltage electrical isolations to enable safe working across plant areas
* Review and manage method statements, risk assessments and contractor activities on site
* Respond to out-of-hours breakdowns on a rota basis (compensated) to minimise downtime
* Troubleshoot and resolve plant issues, identifying opportunities to improve reliability
* Support small project work, including scoping, costing and completing change management documentation
We’d love to speak with you if you have:
* A completed electrical apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial environments
* A proactive, safety-first mindset and confidence making real-time business and safety decisions
* A valid UK driving licence to travel between the Middlesbrough and Teesside sites
* Curiosity and problem-solving skills, you enjoy fault finding and continuous improvement
* Ideally an HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering (desirable but not essential)
* Advantageous (but not essential) qualifications: 18th Edition, S4 High Voltage, CompEx Inspection & Installation
What’s in it for you?
* A secure, long-term opportunity with a company driving clean energy solutions
* Competitive salary and on-call pay
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + flexible leave options
* Pension, life assurance and employee well-being programmes
* Recognition & reward platform with discounts at major retailers
* Clear training and development paths to help you grow within the business
Next Steps
Our client is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. If you’re interested in the role but don’t tick every single box, we still encourage you to apply – training and upskilling support is available for the right person.
If this sounds like the kind of role where you could thrive, we’d love to hear from you.