Electrical/Maintenance Technician

Overview

Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, Linwoods are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive and rewarding workplace where our people can thrive.

As an Electrical/Maintenance Technician you will work within our maintenance team to diagnose, repair and maintain machinery and associated ancillary equipment in our Health Food factories.

You will be responsible for completing planned preventative maintenance within all the factories to prevent wastage and to ensure optimal performance of the production process. We are looking for a person who has excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work to deadlines and under pressure to ensure maintenance is completed with minimum effect to production.

Skills

• Excellent problem solver
• Troubleshooting
• Ability to follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Good team player
• Flexible in approach to hours of work as this role will involve weekend work and an on call system
• Current rotation Monday – Saturday

Essential Criteria

• Time served electrical installation apprenticeship.
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems, automated control systems and PLC’s.
• High level of safety awareness.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of high output production environment, filling and labelling lines, utilities, e.g. boilers, compressors, motors, gearboxes, gas burners; hydraulic and pneumatics.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Qualification in mechanical maintenance would be an advantage.

If you meet the criteria and enjoy a fast paced environment with the ability to learn new skills contact us via phone or submit you CV  using the ‘apply for job’ button to receive an application pack.

Tele: 028 3756 8477

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.