Lead Electrical Technician
Natara GlobalBillingham, England, United Kingdom
Added 6 Aug · still live
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 3112 (73% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Natara Global is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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Salary: £45,000–£55,000
Location: Billingham/Hartlepool
About Natara
Natara Global is a global manufacturer of flavour and fragrance ingredients, supplying
customers across a range of international markets. Its North East manufacturing
operations combine complex process plant, strong technical capability and a focus on
safety, quality and reliable delivery.
Natara is currently investing in and strengthening its engineering capability, creating
opportunities for experienced engineers and technicians who want to contribute to the safe,
efficient and continuous improvement of its manufacturing sites.
The Role
The Lead Electrical Technician will supervise and undertake the installation, maintenance,
testing, fault-finding and repair of electrical, instrumentation and control systems across the plant.
The role will ensure systems and equipment operate safely, efficiently and reliably while
complying with all relevant safety and regulatory standards. You will also coordinate daily
electrical maintenance activities, mentor technicians and support wider production and
engineering objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of technicians in completing electrical work safely and
- Coordinate daily activities to support maintenance priorities and production
- Install, maintain, test and dismantle electrical, instrumentation and control
- Work with motors, drives, switchgear, sensors, transmitters, control valves and
- Lead and carry out planned preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, technical
- Ensure work complies with relevant legislation, industry regulations and Natara’s
- Promote safe working practices and oversee Permit to Work activities.
- Train and mentor junior team members, supporting their technical development.
- Identify system defects, performance issues and opportunities for plant
- Maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Update and distribute as-built documentation in accordance with company
- Support a strong culture of safety, accountability and engineering performance.
- An ECITB apprenticeship or another recognised electrical engineering
- Alternatively, an HNC or HND supported by appropriate practical experience.
- A valid CompEx certificate covering Ex01–Ex04.
- Strong knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations.
- Electrical maintenance experience within a process, chemical, manufacturing,
- Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring electrical technicians.
- Experience working within a formal Permit to Work system and Site Safety
- Knowledge of fire and gas detection systems, process-safety protection systems
and emergency shutdown systems.
All employees are expected to demonstrate Natara’s values.
Please send a cover letter and cv to recruitment@natara-global.com
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- Relay-protection training.
- LV/HV switching and isolation training.
- HV Authorisation.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs and technical documentation.
- A working knowledge of food-industry practices would be advantageous.
All employees are expected to demonstrate Natara’s values.
- We care.
- Be customer-focused.
- Raise the bar.
- Think and act as one team.
- Do the right thing.
- We deliver.
Please send a cover letter and cv to recruitment@natara-global.com
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3112 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~15k in sampleP25 £30kP75 £45k
£25kmedian £36kgoing rate £42k£45k
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Natara Global holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3112 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.