Maintenance Electrical Lead

Sun Chemical Corporation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in the UK is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrical Lead to oversee the performance of electrical equipment and systems at their Yate site. The successful candidate will manage maintenance schedules, ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide technical expertise in maintenance tasks. Ideal applicants will have a Level 3 Electrical qualification, experience in industrial equipment maintenance, and the ability to work with SAP systems. This role is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining electrical equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Competent in using SAP for work order and task management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of maintaining all site electrical equipment and systems.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor equipment condition and report abnormalities.
• Issue and update work orders within SAP.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Technical expertise

SAP systems

Safety compliance

Education

Level 3 Electrical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds)

Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance

ONC or equivalent technical certificate

IEE 18th Edition (Electrical)

COMPEX (for ATEX-regulated sites)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP systems

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Electrical Lead to take ownership of maintaining our electrical equipment and systems at our Yate site, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. As a key member of the maintenance team, you will manage the CMMS schedule, complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks, and provide technical expertise to keep our operations running smoothly.

This role plays a vital part in supporting manufacturing performance, contractor control, and continuous improvement across the site. The hours of work are 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Technical Expertise

• Maintain all site electrical equipment and systems to ensure optimum performance.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks safely, accurately and on time.
• Monitor equipment condition, reporting abnormalities, inefficiencies, or risks.
• Identify, source, and request parts for approval and procurement.

SAP & Record Management

• Issue and update work orders and PPM tasks within SAP.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are documented accurately, including parts used, time spent, and outstanding issues.
• Prepare and issue high‑risk permits (e.g., Permit to Work).
• Deliver site inductions for all contractors and monitor compliance with site safety standards.
• Ensure adherence to SunCare procedures, including lock‑off processes.

Safety & Compliance

• Uphold the highest safety standards for yourself and others.
• Follow all relevant procedures and promote procedural compliance across the site.
• Use only trained and approved tools and equipment, always ensuring correct guarding.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 Electrical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds) or strong relevant technical experience.
• Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance (NVQ, BTEC, etc.).
• Experience in equipment maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Competent using Microsoft Office and SAP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• ONC or equivalent technical certificate.
• IEE 18th Edition (Electrical).
• COMPEX (for ATEX‑regulated sites).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.