Maintenance Electrician
Join Zotefoams and help shape the future of high-performance materials—where innovation meets impact, and your ideas drive real-world solutions.
Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, with facilities in Croydon, UK; Kentucky and Oklahoma, USA; Brzeg, Poland; and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT).
We produce lightweight foams for a wide range of markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive, and healthcare. Zotefoams also owns and licenses patented technology and supplies advanced insulation systems.
The Company is on a strong growth trajectory, with significant revenue and profitability increases in recent years and ambitious plans for the future.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join our site‑based engineering team. This is a hands‑on role responsible for the electrical maintenance, repair and servicing of building infrastructure, with secondary support to production equipment and machinery.
The role plays a key part in ensuring safe, reliable and compliant electrical systems, supporting continuous manufacturing operations and contributing to ongoing site improvements.
This position is well suited to an experienced industrial or manufacturing electrician who enjoys problem‑solving, working independently, and being part of a collaborative engineering environment.
Role Responsibilities:
Building Electrical Systems
Maintain, fault‑find and repair site electrical infrastructure, including lighting, panels, circuits, power distribution and emergency systems
Ensure compliance with relevant electrical regulations, safety standards and internal procedures
Carry out routine inspections, testing and planned preventive maintenance
Production Equipment Support (Secondary)
Support maintenance technicians with electrical faults on manufacturing equipment
Assist with wiring, testing and commissioning of new or upgraded machinery
Contribute to root‑cause analysis of electrical breakdowns
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance activities
Accurately record work via CMMS or maintenance logs
Identify improvement opportunities to reduce downtime and increase reliability
Safety, Compliance & Reliability
Follow safe systems of work and electrical safety best practice
Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions
Ensure all work meets quality, safety and reliability standards
Projects & Continuous Improvement
Support site upgrades, facility improvements and electrical projects
Assist with equipment relocations and layout changes
Provide input on electrical design, materials and system improvements
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with production, engineering, maintenance and external contractors
Provide clear updates on work status and expected downtime
Support and guide colleagues where required
What you'll need:
Essential
Fully qualified Electrician with AM2 (or equivalent final assessment)
Recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
Experience in industrial, commercial or manufacturing environments
Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation
Confident working independently and diagnosing faults safely
Desirable
Manufacturing or continuous production environment experience
Basic knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems
Awareness of control systems, PLC wiring, VFDs or sensors
Experience using CMMS systems
Strong problem‑solving, IT and communication skills
What were looking for?
A proactive and safety‑focused electrical professional
Someone comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
A practical problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards
Why Join Us?
At Zotefoams, we believe in fostering a supportive and innovative environment where everybody can thrive. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Our Values
Courage - The courage to take bold action to ensure that we succeed in tackling our challenges and opportunities.
Impact – Dedicated to making a significant and positive impact in everything we do.
Respect - Cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and collaboration is encouraged.
Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
- Department
- Maintenance
- Locations
- Croydon
- Yearly salary
- £45,000 - £48,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Zotefoams
Zotefoams is a world leader in cellular material technology. Using a unique manufacturing process with environmentally friendly nitrogen expansion, Zotefoams produces lightweight foams in Croydon, UK and Kentucky, USA for diverse markets worldwide. These markets include sports and leisure, storage and protection, automotive, aviation and space, railway, healthcare, building, marine and the military.