Electrical Maintenance Technician
1 month ago
Horsham
Electrical Maintenance Technician (Shift) \n Horsham, West Sussex Full-time | Shift-based (4 on / 4 off) £49,183.68 rising to £52,612.56 after probation \n The Role \n 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. \n 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. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns efficiently\n, • Diagnose and resolve electrical faults across a range of plant equipment\n, • Work on components including:\n \n, • Sensors, relays, contactors and control panels\n, • AC/DC motors and motor control centres (MCCs)\n, • PLC systems (fault finding desirable – Siemens S7 preferred)\n \n, • Support ongoing engineering projects and process improvements\n, • Maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance, and housekeeping\n, • Report all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly\n, • Interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation\n, • Work with controls and instrumentation systems (e.g. pressure, temperature, flow)\n\n About You \n\n • Qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (HNC or equivalent)\n, • Experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or automated environment\n, • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills\n, • Good understanding of electrical systems, controls, and PLC hardware\n, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a shift team\n, • 18th Edition (BS7671) is advantageous but not essential\n\n Salary & Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary with progression after probation\n, • Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)\n, • Ongoing training and career development opportunities\n, • Generous pension scheme\n, • Retail, leisure, holiday, and travel discounts\n, • Life assurance\n\n Why Apply? \n 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. \n Call Kirsty today to discuss -