Hartlepool
Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00
Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a leading organisation in Hartlepool to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Technician. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, safety-focused business offering genuine career progression, modern facilities, and a competitive benefits package.
The Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for the assembly, installation, maintenance, testing, fault diagnosis, and repair of a wide range of electrical plant and equipment. You’ll play a key part in maintaining reliability across power generation and distribution systems, ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently.
Typical equipment includes power generation and distribution systems (single-phase/three-phase LV), earthing systems, switch panels, transformers, motors, generators, lighting systems, and circuit protection devices such as fuses, MCBs, relays, RCDs, and thermal overloads.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out installation, maintenance, testing, fault-finding, and repair of electrical plant and components.
* Work safely within company and statutory health, safety, and environmental regulations, including Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
* Interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and equipment manuals.
* Update ‘as-built’ documentation and suggest improvements to enhance plant performance and safety.
* Maintain and correctly use tools, equipment, and digital systems.
* Diagnose and resolve electrical and electromechanical faults promptly to minimise downtime.
Qualifications & Experience
* ECITB or equivalent recognised electrical apprenticeship, or HNC/D with relevant hands-on experience.
* Valid CompEx Inspection Certificate (Ex01–04).
* Sound understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations and current IET Wiring Regulations.
* LV Authorised Person status essential; HV Authorisation and experience with switching/isolation procedures desirable.
* Knowledge of relay protection, fire and gas detection, and emergency shutdown systems.
* Experience working within a Safety Management System (SMS).
* Background in the food industry or similar environment would be advantageous.
What’s in it for you?
* Salary up to £45,000 (DOE)
* 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
* Private Medical Insurance (from day one)
* Life Insurance – 4x annual salary
* Company pension – 5% employer contribution
* Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
* Employee referral scheme (£2,000 per successful referral)
* Long service awards
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Free on-site parking