Electrical Improver

Premier IT
Towcester, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
5 days ago
£36 pa

Salary

£36 pa

Job Type
Temporary
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (5 days ago)

Job Title - Electrical Improver

Duration - Temp to Perm

Working Model - On four shift pattern (on-site Towcester)

Salary - Ending on a £36k salary (including night shift premium)

Electrical Improver Engineer Overview

This role involves supporting electrical maintenance activities within a semiconductor manufacturing clean-room facility, focusing on site infrastructure and facilities rather than IT systems.

You will assist with the maintenance and repair of production equipment, including chemical and extraction systems, helping to ensure the site operates safely and reliably. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience while contributing to continuous site support on a four-shift pattern.

The Electrical Improver role will involve:

Assisting with the maintenance of site systems

Supporting fault finding and basic repairs on machines and control systems under the guidance of experienced engineers

Helping respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and support continuous production

Assisting with equipment installations and upgrade projects as part of the engineering team

Adhering to all health & safety procedures and contributing to a safe working environment at all times

The Electrical Improver will ideally have the following attributes:

Completed electrical apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on engineering experience required

Some experience working in industrial or manufacturing maintenance environments

Developing fault-finding and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and improve

Comfortable working on a four-shift rotating pattern (days and nights)

Committed to following health & safety procedures and maintaining quality standards at all times

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV, along with your availability and hourly rate expectations

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