Posted 01 August, 2026
Electrical Technician
Recruit Mint
Cambridge, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Electrical Technician\n
If you would rather be outdoors and hands-on than stuck behind a desk, this is the role for you.\n
This is an Electrical Technician role with a growing renewable energy business near Ely, on a days-only four-on, four-off shift pattern.\n
\nAs an Electrical Technician you will maintain and improve the electrical systems that keep a growing renewable energy operation running safely and efficiently, working on the plants that turn organic waste into clean energy. It is a highly varied, hands-on role, from planned preventative maintenance and fault-finding through to installations, testing, inspections and breakdown response. Be clear on one thing: this is not a desk job. Up to 90% of your time will be spent outdoors across operational plant areas, often at height and in all weathers. If you are a practical, self-motivated Electrical Technician who enjoys problem-solving and wants your skills to count towards a more sustainable future, this role delivers exactly that, on a days-only pattern with real time off.\n
Job Responsibilities\n
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Skills and Experience\n
\nTo succeed as an Electrical Technician you will need:\n
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Desirable\n
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Pay and Benefits\n
\nAs an Electrical Technician you will receive:\n
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Ready to apply?\n
\nIf you want a role that combines engineering, problem-solving and outdoor work with genuine long-term prospects, this is one worth looking at. You would help keep critical green-energy infrastructure running, receive specialist training, and build your career in one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors. If you are a practical Electrical Technician ready to get hands-on, apply now.\n
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If you would rather be outdoors and hands-on than stuck behind a desk, this is the role for you.\n
This is an Electrical Technician role with a growing renewable energy business near Ely, on a days-only four-on, four-off shift pattern.\n
\nAs an Electrical Technician you will maintain and improve the electrical systems that keep a growing renewable energy operation running safely and efficiently, working on the plants that turn organic waste into clean energy. It is a highly varied, hands-on role, from planned preventative maintenance and fault-finding through to installations, testing, inspections and breakdown response. Be clear on one thing: this is not a desk job. Up to 90% of your time will be spent outdoors across operational plant areas, often at height and in all weathers. If you are a practical, self-motivated Electrical Technician who enjoys problem-solving and wants your skills to count towards a more sustainable future, this role delivers exactly that, on a days-only pattern with real time off.\n
Job Responsibilities\n
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- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance in line with maintenance schedules \n
- Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults across site systems and equipment \n
- Performing electrical repairs, installations, inspections and testing to a high standard \n
- Modifying and maintaining control panels \n
- Supporting breakdown investigations and returning equipment to service quickly and safely \n
- Working on motors, drives, instrumentation, control systems and process equipment \n
- Fault-finding on three-phase electrical systems and safety circuits \n
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records using company logging systems \n
- Supporting mechanical maintenance activities where required \n
- Working outdoors and at height across operational plant areas, in all weather conditions \n
Skills and Experience\n
\nTo succeed as an Electrical Technician you will need:\n
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- Industrial or manufacturing electrical maintenance experience \n
- Experience of electrical breakdown repair, maintenance and installation \n
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostics skills \n
- Experience of control panel modification, three-phase systems and safety circuits \n
- Experience of motor testing, inverter drives and 4-20mA instrumentation and control signals \n
- Good mechanical aptitude and confidence working around plant machinery \n
- A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK \n
Desirable\n
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- PLC and I/O fault-finding, SCADA and industrial networks experience is desirable \n
- An HNC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, and City & Guilds 2391 or 2392 is desirable \n
- A 16th, 17th or 18th Edition wiring regulations qualification, which is desirable \n
Pay and Benefits\n
\nAs an Electrical Technician you will receive:\n
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- A salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience \n
- A days-only, four-on, four-off, 12-hour shift pattern with overtime available \n
- 6am to 6pm \n
- 28 days annual leave, including public holidays \n
- Workplace pension \n
- A company vehicle for travel between sites \n
- Full PPE provided \n
- Free on-site parking, and free tea and coffee \n
- Full training in renewable energy technologies and long-term career development \n
Ready to apply?\n
\nIf you want a role that combines engineering, problem-solving and outdoor work with genuine long-term prospects, this is one worth looking at. You would help keep critical green-energy infrastructure running, receive specialist training, and build your career in one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors. If you are a practical Electrical Technician ready to get hands-on, apply now.\n
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