Electrical and Instrumental Technician

Location: Chesterfield  
Salary: £43,700
Hours: 12-hour shifts (4 on 4 off, switching to 4 on 6 off in winter)
Overtime: Time and a half (Mon-Sat), double time (Sun)

• Carry out preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the site to ensure production efficiency and minimise downtime.

• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems, including 3-phase AC systems, motors, pumps, conveyors, and fans.

• Use PLCs and SCADA systems for fault finding and troubleshooting.

• Support improvement projects, planned shutdowns, and upgrades to site machinery and infrastructure.

• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies, including LOTO procedures, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.

• Work closely with the production team to maintain site reliability and process efficiency.

• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when required to ensure the safe and effective completion of maintenance work.

• Essential: Apprentice-trained electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in an industrial, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.

• Desirable:

  • Experience with DC motors and drives.

  • Understanding of mechanical systems and the ability to carry out basic mechanical tasks.

  • Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems for fault finding and routine testing.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse faults and implement long-term solutions.

• A proactive and safety-conscious team player who takes ownership of tasks and contributes to continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.

• Company pension and life assurance.

• Free company products and on-site parking.

• Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms.

• Access to wellness programmes, including an Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service.

• Free early access to pay scheme.

• Salary sacrifice schemes and an employee referral programme.

If this sounds like you or if you have any questions, reach out to me on the details below or click apply today.

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