Electrical Maintenance Technician - Shift
4 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Zenith are working with our client who are looking to recruit a time-served Electrical Biased Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of high‑volume manufacturing equipment. Working as part of a fast‑paced shift team, you will diagnose faults, carry out planned and reactive maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment uptime and production efficiency. • Perform electrical maintenance on automated production machinery, robotics, conveyors, and high‑speed manufacturing equipment., • Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including PLC‑related issues, sensors, drives, motors, and control panels., • Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime and extend equipment life., • Respond quickly to breakdowns, ensuring safe and effective resolution to restore production., • Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures., • Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities., • Work closely with production teams to optimise machine performance and identify improvement opportunities., • Ensure all work complies with electrical safety standards, site procedures, and regulatory requirements., • Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation., • Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and Lean., • Work effectively within a multi‑skilled engineering team across shifts., • Communicate clearly with supervisors, production staff, and engineering colleagues regarding equipment status and maintenance priorities., • Support training and knowledge‑sharing across the team. Skills & Experience Required • Time‑served Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, City & Guilds)., • Strong experience in electrical maintenance within a high‑volume or automated manufacturing environment., • Competence in fault‑finding on PLC‑controlled systems (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.)., • Solid understanding of electrical schematics, control circuits, and industrial automation., • Experience with AC/DC drives, sensors, motors, and safety circuits. The Person we are looking for:- • Ability to work independently on shift and make sound technical decisions under pressure., • Proactive, hands‑on problem solver with strong attention to detail., • Calm under pressure with a focus on safety and quality., • Strong communication and teamwork skills., • Driven to improve processes, reduce downtime, and support operational excellence., • Competitive salary with shift allowance., • Opportunities for training, development, and career progression., • A fast‑paced manufacturing environment with advanced automation. If you are a time-served Electrical Biased Maintenance Technician and would like to be considered for this vacancy, please apply now