Electrical Technician

Join a leading oil and gas company in Grangemouth as an Electrical Technician, offering a salary of up to £43,600 plus excellent benefits including holidays, pension and healthcare. Where your expertise will play a vital role in keeping critical infrastructure running safely and efficiently.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly skilled maintenance team on a complex and dynamic site. If you’re looking for long-term career progression and the chance to develop within a major industrial environment, this could be your next move.

Salary and Benefits

• Annual Salary Between: £40,000 – £43,600 (DOE)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays
• Career Development Opportunities
• Up to 9% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance Policy (5X Annual Salary)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Study Support

The role of Electrical Technician
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join the Maintenance team, responsible for delivering day-to-day electrical maintenance, inspection, testing and repairs across the pipeline system. The role supports the safe and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure by responding to faults, resolving equipment issues and maintaining compliance with company and regulatory standards. Working closely with technical teams, site supervisors and operations, you will help ensure systems remain efficient, dependable and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Technician:

• Carry out maintenance, overhaul, fault finding and repair of electrical equipment using OEM manuals, drawings and engineering documentation.
• Respond to breakdowns, support diagnostics, and complete inspections in line with BS7671 and BS60079 standards.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee contractor activities, including permits, handovers, and safe isolation procedures.
• Maintain accurate records via CMMS, including work orders, parts used, remedial actions, and asset/PPM updates.
• Support site operations through calibration of instruments, alarm testing, and maintenance of systems such as SCADA and tank gauging.
• Manage stock, liaise with suppliers, and support continuous improvement through audits, training of junior staff, and development of procedures.

Essential Criteria for the Electrical Technician

• Qualified Electrical Technician with a recognised time-served apprenticeship and certifications including compex, 2394/2395, and 17th Edition / BS7671.
• Proven experience in petrochemical or process industry environments, with strong knowledge of permit systems, site safety rules, and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Effective communicator able to work collaboratively across teams while managing workload independently.
• Proactive approach with strong ownership, high safety standards, and good IT skills; physically fit with a clean driving licence.
• Desirable: additional compex modules (EX01-04), CCNSG, HV Authorised Person, ATG or Rotork experience, COMAH awareness, confined space and first aid training, plus basic mechanical skills.

How to Apply
To apply for the Electrical Technician role, please submit your CV direct or reach out to Toni-Marie Monks at E3 Recruitment.