Shift Electrician
Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician looking to play a hands‑on role in maintaining critical plant systems within a high‑hazard manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy fault‑finding, continuous improvement and working as part of a shift team to keep operations running safely and efficiently? If so, we invite you to explore an opportunity at Nufarm UK.
Nufarm – Evolving Ag.
Nufarm is a global crop protection and seed technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre, and food production. Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant‑based omega‑3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast‑moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.
Your Future, Fuelled by Innovation
As a Shift Electrician at our Wyke site, you will play a key role in maintaining and repairing site‑wide electrical systems within our upper‑tier COMAH facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Delivery Leader, you will support safe and reliable plant operations through effective fault‑finding, maintenance and continuous improvement of electrical systems.
How You’ll Help Us Grow
* Carry out inspection, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, including within hazardous areas (DSEAR/ATEX).
* Diagnose and resolve electrical faults to ensure safe, efficient and continuous plant operations.
* Minimise plant downtime and support production by maintaining high equipment availability.
* Perform planned and reactive maintenance activities in line with site and regulatory standards (18th Edition).
* Support minor electrical projects and contribute to ongoing site improvements.
* Assist with troubleshooting, problem‑solving and continuous improvement of electrical systems.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure high housekeeping standards across work areas.
* Provide electrical support to Operations and Maintenance teams, including working under permit‑to‑work systems.
Could This Be You?
We’re looking for a skilled Electrical professional with strong maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
You Will Bring
* City & Guilds Level 1 & 2 (or higher) in Electrical Engineering.
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a maintenance environment with strong knowledge of electrical systems and associated hazards.
* 18th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
* Experience in fault‑finding, installation and maintenance of industrial electrical systems.
* A strong understanding of electrical safety systems and safe systems of work.
* The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
* A proactive, team‑oriented approach with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement aligned to Nufarm’s RARE values.
Desirable
* C&G 2391 or 2394/2395 (Inspection & Testing).
* COMPEX (EX01–04, 05–06).
* Experience in chemical or COMAH manufacturing environments.
Please note this role operates on a 3 on, 3 off rotating shift pattern covering days and nights.
What’s in it for you?
* Growth and development opportunities across site with our Career pathway program.
* A boosted pension scheme – we’ll match 1.25% to every 1% you pay (up to 8%).
* Free canteen.
* Health Cash Plan.
* Global Share Plan scheme.
* Shopping discounts.
* Long service awards.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* A friendly and supportive team where you’re encouraged to be yourself and come as you are!
Equal opportunity
Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.
Apply today and be part of our journey to shape the future of agriculture!
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