Shift Electrician – Heavy Engineering (4 on 4 off)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Shift Electrician to join our heavy engineering team in Lydney. The role involves hands‑on maintenance of large‑scale industrial plant operating on a 4‑on‑4‑off shift pattern, supporting continuous process operations.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on heavy industrial plant and machinery.
• Maintain AC and DC motors, generators, drives and associated equipment.
• Fault‑find motor control systems, PLC‑controlled equipment, instrumentation and electrical distribution.
• Work on medium and low voltage power systems.
• Maintain cranes, lifting equipment, compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Install, service and test electrical equipment and lighting systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and record activities in SAP/CMMS.
• Identify recurring failures and recommend engineering improvements.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) and work under Electrical and Mechanical Permit‑to‑Work systems.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.

Required profile

• Significant experience as an electrician in heavy engineering or continuous process industries (e.g., steel, mining, power generation, cement).
• Proven ability to work safely on heavy industrial assets and maximise plant availability.
• Comfortable diagnosing complex electrical faults and performing both planned and reactive maintenance.

Required skills

• AC and DC motor maintenance
• Generators and drives
• Motor control systems and PLCs
• Instrumentation and electrical distribution
• Medium and low voltage power systems
• Cranes and lifting equipment
• Compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• SAP/CMMS usage
• Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Electrical and Mechanical Permit‑to‑Work procedures