Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician (Shift)

📍 Horsham, West Sussex
🕒 Full-time | Shift-based (4 on / 4 off)
💰 £49,183.68 rising to £52,612.56 after probation

The Role

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns efficiently
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults across a range of plant equipment
• Work on components including:
  • Sensors, relays, contactors and control panels
  • AC/DC motors and motor control centres (MCCs)
  • PLC systems (fault finding desirable – Siemens S7 preferred)
• Support ongoing engineering projects and process improvements
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance, and housekeeping
• Report all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly
• Interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Work with controls and instrumentation systems (e.g. pressure, temperature, flow)

About You

• Qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (HNC or equivalent)
• Experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or automated environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good understanding of electrical systems, controls, and PLC hardware
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a shift team
• 18th Edition (BS7671) is advantageous but not essential

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary with progression after probation
• Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Generous pension scheme
• Retail, leisure, holiday, and travel discounts
• Life assurance

Why Apply?

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.

Call Kirsty today to discuss - 01293 221885