Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location: Manchester, M31 4QN
Salary: £43,102.17 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Free onsite parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Home & Tech Scheme, Costco discounts on memberships, Free teas and coffee, Free Flu Vaccinations, Subsidised onsite restaurant and Overtime rates: Weekdays: 1.75 x hourly rate, Weekends: 2 x hourly rate, Bank Holiday*: 2 x hourly rate, Special Holiday**: 3 x hourly rate
SAICA Paper is part of the SAICA Group, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of recycled paper and corrugated packaging.
The business is focused on the efficient and sustainable production of paper from recovered fibre, supporting circular economy principles and responsible manufacturing.
Operating within a highly regulated industrial environment, SAICA Paper combines large-scale production capability with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
We're now looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our engineering team and play a key role in maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of our paper manufacturing operations.
If you're looking for a technically challenging role in a large-scale manufacturing environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of electrical infrastructure, production machinery and power plant systems across the site.
Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you'll help ensure maximum equipment reliability, minimise downtime and support continuous improvement across our operations.
This is a hands-on role that will suit someone who enjoys fault finding, problem-solving and working with a broad range of electrical and control systems.
As our Electrical Maintenance Technician you will:
* Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across production and utility areas.
* Diagnose and rectify faults on electrical distribution, motor control and instrumentation systems.
* Inspect, test and maintain electrical circuits and equipment.
* Support the effective operation of paper machine, stock preparation and energy utility systems.
* Assist in returning plant to service following outages, trips or equipment failures.
* You'll work across a wide range of electrical and automation equipment, including: HV and LV electrical systems, Switchgear, cables and circuit protection, Motors, drives, servos and MCCs, Instrumentation and control systems, PLC and DCS systems, Safety instrumented and emergency shutdown systems, Lighting, heating and power installations and Paper manufacturing technologies and associated control systems
About You
We're looking for an electrically qualified maintenance professional with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
* NVQ in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
* Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing or process environment.
* Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Knowledge of electrical distribution, motor control and control systems.
* Experience working with PLCs, instrumentation and automation systems.
* A proactive and solution-focused approach to maintenance.
* The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
Experience within paper manufacturing, power generation, process industries or heavy manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.
Why Join Saica
At Saica, you'll become part of a global organisation with sustainability at its core.
We're committed to investing in our people, creating opportunities for professional development and providing a workplace where innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement are valued.
By joining us, you'll be helping to drive a business that is making a genuine contribution to a circular and more sustainable economy.
About Saica Group
Saica Group is committed to occupational health and safety, environmental protection, quality excellence and equal opportunities. We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where people can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Join us and be part of a business that's turning today's waste into tomorrow's resources. Click on “APPLY” today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed