Details:
- Salary: £46,648 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Fort William Highlands
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
Competitive salary: £38,024 base salary + £6,852 shift allowance + £1,771 on-call allowance
3-on / 2-off / 3-nights / 7-off shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance
Overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate + full specialist training provided
Strong benefits package including pension (up to 9%), life assurance, health cash plan & more
Role Overview
We are recruiting a technician with an electrical bias to join a busy industrial maintenance team at a large manufacturing site in Fort William.
The role involves carrying out both reactive and planned preventative maintenance to ensure plant equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will also be responsible for diagnosing electrical faults, supporting installation and improvement projects, and working in accordance with strict safety and compliance procedures.
This is a great opportunity for a qualified electrician seeking a stable role with strong benefits, structured shift pattern, and ongoing development within a heavy industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance on plant and equipment
Diagnose and repair electrical faults in production equipment
Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
Complete maintenance and changeover activities within set timescales
Follow isolation procedures and safe systems of work
Support installation and project improvement work
Record all maintenance activity accurately using CMMS
Complete risk assessments and Take 5 checks before tasks
Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and compliance
Inspect tools, equipment, and PPE prior to use
Report incidents, hazards, and maintenance issues
Essential Requirements
Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship or recognised qualification
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Good understanding of health and safety practices
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
Bonus scheme
Pension contribution (4%-9%)
Life assurance (6x salary)
Health cash plan
Onsite gym and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme
Education support grant (£1,000 per child in university annually)
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts and reward programmes
Full training and development opportunities
Working Pattern
3 days on, 2 days off, 3 nights on, 7 days off