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Posted 29 July, 2026

Maintenance Electrician

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd
Stoke-on-Trent, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Electrician Altera Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering with a leading organisation within the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician for a permanent position based in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining critical electrical systems across a modern industrial processing facility. The Maintenance Electrician will play a key role in ensuring plant reliability through planned preventative maintenance, rapid fault diagnosis and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance to ensure maximum plant reliability and operational performance. * Diagnose and repair faults on electrical equipment, including motors, control panels, switchgear, cabling and associated control systems. * Support plant shutdowns, maintenance outages and improvement projects while working alongside operational teams and specialist contractors. * Perform electrical isolations, testing and commissioning activities in accordance with site procedures and safe systems of work. * Maintain accurate maintenance records and actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, safety and engineering excellence. Candidate Requirements * Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship or hold an equivalent electrical engineering qualification. * Previous experience working within an industrial maintenance environment such as Energy from Waste, manufacturing, utilities, heavy process or power generation. * Strong electrical fault finding skills with the ability to interpret technical drawings and wiring schematics. * Knowledge of industrial motors, control systems, electrical distribution equipment and installation practices. * A proactive approach to health and safety with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and respond effectively to plant breakdowns. What's on Offer * Competitive salary up to £44,000 per annum, depending on experience. * Permanent position based at a modern industrial facility in Stoke-on-Trent with long term career prospects. * Ongoing technical training and development to support your professional growth and expand your engineering expertise. * Opportunity to work within a supportive, collaborative engineering team operating advanced industrial plant and equipment. * Exposure to a diverse range of electrical systems, maintenance activities and improvement projects in a technically challenging environment. Apply Today If you're an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician looking to take the next step in your career with a well established organisation in the industrial energy sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Altera Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion to find out more about this