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Maintenance Technician (Electrical) in the United Kingdom

Industrial fault-finding, safe isolations and planned maintenance to keep production equipment reliable. Shift work is common; overtime may be available depending on the site.

Manufacturing & Industrial Mid-level Higher sponsorship likelihood (indicative) Updated: 2026-01-01
CV required: candidates without a CV are not considered.
Work eligibility: non-UK candidates must already have the right to work in the UK or apply to employers who can sponsor eligible roles (availability and requirements vary by employer).
Typical gross pay (indicative) £28,000–£47,000 per year
Often ~£14–£24/hour when pro-rated to 37.5h/week (site-dependent).
Working pattern Days / rotating shifts / nights
Expect call-outs or overtime in breakdown-prone environments.
Baseline benefits context Paid leave minimum 5.6 weeks (statutory)
Employer packages may add shift premium, tools, meals or travel.
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You are a strong match if you can safely isolate equipment, diagnose electrical faults quickly and document work clearly. UK sites value consistency: calm troubleshooting, clean handovers, and disciplined preventive maintenance.

  • Comfortable with 3-phase systems, motors, contactors, sensors and control panels.
  • Experienced in PPM plus reactive breakdown response in manufacturing/industrial environments.
  • Can read drawings and do methodical fault-finding (not “trial and error”).
  • Works safely with permits, isolations and risk controls; understands why procedures exist.
  • Communicates in English well enough for toolbox talks, incident reporting and shift handovers.

Role context (why this job exists)

UK manufacturers increasingly run lean lines with tight changeovers, so a single electrical fault can stop output immediately. Plants hire electrical maintenance technicians to reduce downtime, stabilise reliability KPIs and keep safety compliance consistent across rotating shifts.

The highest demand typically appears in sites with continuous operations (24/7), where breakdowns must be contained fast and root causes must be eliminated — not just reset and restarted.

Practical reality: most sites measure performance by uptime, repeat failures and quality losses — your documentation and clean fixes matter as much as your speed.

Typical responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems and production equipment.
  • Respond to breakdowns: isolate safely, diagnose faults, repair and restore operation with clear handover notes.
  • Inspect panels, wiring, sensors, relays and motor circuits; identify overheating, wear and unsafe conditions early.
  • Use test equipment (e.g., multimeter/insulation testing where applicable) and follow site procedures.
  • Record work in CMMS/logs and support root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.

Requirements (detailed)

  • CV in English (mandatory) showing employers, dates, equipment types, shift patterns and measurable achievements.
  • Electrical maintenance experience in industrial settings (manufacturing, logistics, FMCG, utilities).
  • Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot: control circuits, sensors, motors, safety interlocks and basic drives.
  • Safe working discipline: isolations/LOTO, permits, reporting near-misses, keeping work areas controlled.
  • Basic PLC awareness (I/O, status checks, safe resets) and comfort around industrial automation.
  • Certifications/qualifications if you have them (role/site dependent); be ready to provide proof.

What MaViAl provides

  • Role matching based on your CV and your real equipment/sector experience.
  • Clear application steps and screening guidance for UK sites (shift readiness, safety expectations).
  • Support communication via the contact channel and structured onboarding where offered by clients.

Priority: consistent evidence. UK employers shortlist faster when your CV clearly shows equipment types, fault-finding examples, and shift experience.

Pay and working conditions in the UK (practical, up-to-date)

Gross pay (brutto) — what “realistic” looks like

Electrical maintenance pay is driven by shift pattern, response responsibility and site complexity. A common market band for this occupation is approximately £28,000–£47,000 gross/year (indicative). Many sites add premiums for nights, weekends, on-call and overtime.

  • Days: often closer to the mid-band for the region.
  • Rotating shifts / nights: typically include shift allowance on top of base salary.
  • Overtime: common during shutdowns, peak production or repeated breakdown periods.

Note: figures are indicative market guidance for the role category; final offer depends on employer, location and working pattern.

Work structure you should expect

  • Shift handovers: written and verbal (fault history, temporary fixes, parts ordered).
  • Preventive maintenance: planned checks, testing and replacement before failures occur.
  • Reactive work: fast response with safe isolations and controlled restart.
  • Compliance: PPE, permits, risk controls, and accurate incident reporting.
  • Paid leave baseline: statutory minimum 5.6 weeks (pro-rated for part-time).
Non-UK candidates: some employers can sponsor eligible roles, but sponsorship is never automatic. Eligibility depends on the employer, job classification and salary/route requirements.

How to apply (built for UK screening)

1

Prepare a UK-style CV in English

Show equipment types (motors/drives/panels), troubleshooting examples, shift experience, and safety discipline. Include dates and locations clearly.

2

Submit via the CV page (mandatory)

Applications without a CV cannot be screened or matched to client requirements.

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3

Matching and follow-up

MaViAl checks your profile against current UK demand (sector, shifts, certifications, eligibility constraints) and contacts you if there is a fit.

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FAQ

Is this a hands-on industrial electrical maintenance role?

Yes. The focus is fault-finding, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), safe isolations and keeping equipment reliable. The exact mix depends on the site: FMCG, packaging, warehousing, utilities or high-volume manufacturing.

What gross pay should I expect (brutto)?

Pay varies by region, shift pattern and responsibility. A realistic market band for this occupation is often around £28,000–£47,000 gross/year (indicative), with potential shift premiums and overtime depending on the employer.

Do I need PLC experience?

Basic PLC awareness is helpful: reading statuses, first-line diagnostics, and supporting safe resets. Full programming is not always required, but confidence around industrial controls and automation is a strong advantage.

Can non-UK candidates apply and get sponsorship?

Non-UK candidates can apply. Sponsorship depends on the employer, the occupation code used and whether salary/eligibility requirements are met. Many employers only sponsor for specific shifts, sites or hard-to-fill requirements.

Why is a CV in English mandatory?

UK screening is typically CV-led, and safety-critical roles require clear evidence of experience, shift readiness and certifications. Without a CV, matching and compliance screening cannot be completed.