Electrical Maintenance Technician M/F/D

Seqens Group; Billingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in the North East of England is seeking a Maintenance Technician with over 3 years of experience in a COMAH environment. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance teams, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have an electrical qualification and be skilled in reading technical drawings. Excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate would have experience in a maintenance role on a COMAH upper tier chemical manufacturing plant.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and have a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Expedite maintenance activities according to safety and business objectives.
• Supervise and assist maintenance team members.
• Provide troubleshooting support for electrical issues.

Skills

3+ years relevant maintenance experience

Electrical qualification

CompEx training

Knowledge of Health and Safety issues

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

Responsibilities

• Expedites I, C & E maintenance activities at both sites safely and efficiently to agreed work plans, safety management systems and best working practices in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and Business Objectives.
• Expedite ICE activities, planned and reactive, at either site, as directed, to ensure facilities are maintained in compliance with company processes and EH&S, design and maintenance standards.
• Supervise and assist maintenance team members, support staff and contractors in day-to-day maintenance activities on site (including Haz Area inspection and testing, isolation of power sources, etc.).
• Provide technical and troubleshooting support to company personnel in electrical matters, including breakdowns.
• Assist with the development, implementation and review of site-wide maintenance programmes and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge and competency in electrical standards and best practice.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the maintenance operation.
• Assist with planning and management of electrical elements of maintenance turnarounds.
• Assist with the control and coordination of spare parts and the optimisation of stock levels.
• Ensure appropriate maintenance records are kept up to date to facilitate data analysis for reliability improvements; complete CMMS, Hazardous Area Inspection, Fixed Wiring, earth continuity reports on a timely basis, checking data for accuracy and updating as appropriate.
• Participate in improvement and review initiatives as required (e.g. E&I Compliance Team, incident investigations & hazard reviews).
• Prepare technical reports as required.
• Comply with safe work systems and maintenance procedures.
• Participate conscientiously as a team member in department call‑out rota, sharing duties and responding to call‑outs as and when applicable.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate would have 3+ years relevant experience in a maintenance role on a COMAH upper tier chemical manufacturing plant.
• As a minimum, the successful candidate should have a recognised apprenticeship or electrical qualification.
• CompEx training and qualification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices and working knowledge of I&C systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (e.g. loop diagrams & P&IDs).
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues and Codes of Practice relevant to the industry, including COSHH, LOLER, PUWER, DSEAR, CompEx, BS7671 and IEC61511.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and have a full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self‑motivated with a good team ethic.

At Seqens Custom Specialties, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness and inclusion. Should you have any accessibility requirements that would facilitate your application process, please email [e-mail].

Job location

North East of England – two manufacturing sites.