Electrical Maintenance Technician (Days / Siemens PLCs)


Company:	Randstad CPE
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shotton, CH5 2NH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Are you a time served Electrical Engineer from Manufacturing or Heavy Industry?

Do you have fault finding and maintenance experience on Siemens PLC's?

Are you based in or around Shotton?

A permanent opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Technician to support the Panels and Profiles remit of the Shotton Steelworks. The successful applicant will ideally be a HNC holder, with tenure in the heavy industry/manufacturing industry and working on process machinery.

Role:

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location:

Tata Steel, Shotton Works, Deeside Industrial Estate, Shotton, CH5 2NH

Salary:

Competitive and based upon experience

Shift Patterns:

Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week, day shifts

Start:

ASAP but pending the successful completion of a medical, which does include a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities:

Maintaining and improving electrical systems within the Panels and Profiles department

Maintaining and repairing electrical and process machinery

Focusing on maximising up-time and ensuring safe operation of electrical machinery

Leading and supporting preventative maintenance programmes to reduce unplanned downtime

Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving electrical faults and breakdowns as quickly and effectively as possible

Working with contractors and suppliers to source resources and components efficiently

Training and coaching production operators in basic electrical safety and maintenance best practices

Supporting continuous improvement within the department

Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies across all activities

Essential requirements:

HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Demonstrated experience within electrical maintenance within a Heavy Industry environment

Confidence with control systems and PLC's - Siemens

IT literacy, especially with MS office and engineering software

Driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to the nature of the works)

Good verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

Advice and editing on your current CV

Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

Paid holiday of 35 days per annum (including Bank Holidays)

Annual pay review

Bonus scheme subject to business performance

Individual private healthcare scheme

Leading pension scheme which is 10% employer contribution against 6% employee contribution

Lifestyle benefits including restaurant and retail discounts, Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover discounts, local discounted services and employee assistance programme for mental, physical and financial well-being

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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