Electrician

Job Description

Location: Boulby Mine, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

The Role

We're looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Electrical Technician to join our Surface Processing team at Boulby Mine. Working as part of a dedicated electrical maintenance team, you will help ensure that all processing plant machinery and equipment operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

The successful candidate will carry out planned inspections, fault-finding activities, repairs, and preventative maintenance, contributing to the safe and continuous operation of our processing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Work safely at all times and promote a strong safety culture.
• Complete statutory inspections and associated reports in line with legislative and site requirements.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations, risk assessments, method statements, and site-specific rules.
• Carry out and document electrical isolations in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of current and emerging health and safety standards.

Maintenance & Operations

• Inspect, fault-find, maintain, and repair a wide range of electrical equipment within the surface processing area.
• Execute planned electrical maintenance activities in accordance with the weekly maintenance schedule, working with minimal supervision.
• Operate within the site's Permit to Work system, accepting permits as an authorised recipient and ensuring all intrusive electrical work is completed safely and compliantly.
• Support the reliability and performance of plant equipment through proactive maintenance and timely response to breakdowns.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines to minimise plant downtime.
• Provide clear feedback to supervisors and team members regarding equipment condition, maintenance activities, and job progress.
• Interpret and act upon technical manuals, engineering drawings, verbal instructions, and historical maintenance records.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Respond promptly and effectively to equipment faults, applying sound judgement and technical expertise.
• Identify and recommend improvements to equipment performance, safety, tooling, and maintenance practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and reliability.

Resource Management

• Use parts, materials, tools, and consumables responsibly to minimise waste and control costs.
• Ensure all tooling and equipment are used safely and maintained in good condition.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified, time-served electrician with experience in a heavy industrial, mining, manufacturing, or processing environment.

Essential Requirements

• Time-served Electrician with relevant industry experience.
• Electrical engineering qualification.
• Knowledge of HV/LV electrical distribution systems up to 11kV.
• Experience maintaining processing plant equipment, including systems such as:
  • Crushing, screening, and conveying equipment
  • Pumping systems
  • Gas burners
  • Instrumentation and associated control systems
• Understanding of PLC and computer-based control systems.
• Experience using Planned Maintenance Management Systems, such as SAP.
• Level 2 Skills for Life (Numeracy, Literacy and IT) or equivalent GCSE qualifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• IOSH Working Safely, Risk Assessment, or Hazard Assessment certification, or a willingness to obtain these qualifications.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive, flexible, and safety-first approach.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Self-motivation, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment.
• A commitment to personal development and continuous improvement.
• A focus on delivering high-quality maintenance standards and operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work at one of the UK's most unique industrial sites, supporting critical processing operations within a highly skilled and collaborative team. You'll play a key role in maintaining essential plant equipment whilst developing your technical expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment.