Electrical Maintenance Technician (Shift) – West Sussex

About the role

An Electrical Maintenance Technician is needed to join a busy operations team at a large processing facility in West Sussex. The role focuses on maintaining plant performance through proactive and reactive maintenance while working a rotating 4‑on/4‑off shift pattern. You will help ensure safe, efficient engineering operations and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond quickly to breakdowns.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on a variety of plant equipment.
• Work on sensors, relays, contactors, control panels, AC/DC motors, motor control centres (MCCs) and PLC systems (Siemens S7 preferred).
• Support engineering projects and process‑improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance and housekeeping.
• Report incidents, near misses and hazards promptly.
• Interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Work with controls and instrumentation systems such as pressure, temperature and flow devices.

Required profile

• Qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (HNC or equivalent).
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing or automated environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Good understanding of electrical systems, controls and PLC hardware.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a shift team.
• 18th Edition (BS7671) knowledge is advantageous but not essential.

Required skills

• Sensors
• Relays
• Contactors
• Control panels
• AC/DC motors
• Motor control centres (MCCs)
• PLC systems (Siemens S7 preferred)
• Electrical drawing interpretation
• Controls and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow)

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£49,183.68 rising to £52,612.56 after probation).
• Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off).
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail, leisure, holiday and travel discounts.
• Life assurance.