Electrical Maintenance Technician

📍 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
💼 Type: Permanent
💰 Salary: £43,000 per annum
⏰ Shift Pattern: Continental (Shift Pattern doesnt include working weekends)

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a new, permanent opportunity with a great work-life balance? We're hiring a motivated and reliable technician to join our engineering team in Newcastle Upon Tyne, working a continental shift pattern that doesnt include weekends.

About the Role:

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, services, and the fabric of the building, ensuring maximum efficiency, safety, and uptime.

Key Responsibilities:

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Carry out reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance on a wide range of site equipment.

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Accurately record and communicate maintenance activities using written, verbal, or electronic means.

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Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards (IEE regulations) and internal HSE procedures.

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Assist in identifying and fixing faults across electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical equipment.

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Participate in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery.

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Drive continuous improvement initiatives and take ownership of solutions.

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Review maintenance tasks and provide feedback or corrective action plans.

What You’ll Need:

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Time-served Maintenance Technician background

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Solid electrical maintenance experience within an engineering environment (5+ years)

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Familiarity with PLC systems, particularly Allen Bradley

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Exposure to mechanical systems alongside electrical expertise

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Good understanding of health & safety procedures

Desirable Qualifications:

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17th Edition IEE Regulations

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HNC in Engineering

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NEBOSH or IOSH Certification

Why Join Us?

✔ Permanent role with job security
✔ Competitive salary of £43,000
✔ Modern facility and collaborative team
✔ Continental shifts with weekends off
✔ Opportunities to contribute to real improvement projects

If you're looking to join a forward-thinking company that values its engineers and offers a strong work/life balance – apply today by emailing or calling Lewis at CDM

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