Maintenance Electrician (Electrical)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are working with well-known client who are specialised to develop and produces machines and accessories for the plastics and rubber industry. they are offering permanent position of Maintenance Electrician based in Manchester
Key specification of Maintenance Electrician are:
- 5 years post apprentice experience of Time Served and Maintenance Electrician.
- Experience of Fault Finding including using CNC controls, Fanuc, Heidenhein, Siemens, Allen Bradley.
- Project work involving electrical design.
- PLC experience.
- Overhead Cranes.
- Confident with electrical drawings.
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement
- Team working
- Willing to work overtime
- Willing to respond to events and adjust hours accordingly
- Open to new ideas / training
- Willing to train others.
Qualification of Maintenance Electrician:
- 18th Edition Qualification
- NVQ Level 3 or ONC in Electrical Engineering
- Safety badges – working at height, safe isolation, MEWP, IPAF
37 hours per week.
Our client is looking for the candidate who are reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the role of the Maintenance Electrician provides a breakdown / diagnostic service to mainly CNC machining equipment, electrical installation and circuit design to support improvement projects.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£26,500.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- electrical: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Maintenance Electrician (Electrical)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Electrician (Electrical) roles across Quest Technical Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £26,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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