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Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) Location: Gateshead, NE8 Job Type: Full-Time | Continental Shift Pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) Shift Premium: 22.5% Salary: £48,300 (Inc. 22.5% Shift Allowance) Overtime: Regularly Available (1.5x Mon-Sat 2.0x Sun) An established heavy engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) to join its Engineering Department. The organisation operates within the steel processing sector, supplying a variety of plate products to major industrial markets. The successful candidate will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong communication skills and a proactive “can‑do” approach. They will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to ongoing training and development. Adherence to strict Health & Safety standards is essential. Key Responsibilities • Carry out maintenance on plant and equipment, including both reactive breakdown work and proactive planned preventative maintenance., • Support installation, commissioning and upgrades of new and existing equipment., • Diagnose faults systematically and identify root causes, reporting findings to relevant personnel., • Work safely at all times in line with company procedures, permits, lock‑off systems and safety protocols., • Assist in health and safety improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives., • Communicate effectively with engineering colleagues, shift leaders and other internal departments., • Ensure effective shift handovers and report any non‑conformances., • Record maintenance activities accurately and use technical documents, manuals and drawings as required., • Collaborate with subcontractors when necessary., • Perform any additional duties as required by the business. Person Specification Essential: • ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Maintenance Engineering., • Experience in:Electrical fault finding, • Heavy engineering or similar industrial environments, • Installation and fault finding on AC/DC motors, • Working with single and three‑phase supplies, • Ability to:Manage time and prioritise workloads effectively, • Work independently and within a team, • Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, • Preparedness to work at height. Desirable: • Experience with a wide range of motors, drives and starters, • Knowledge of PLCs and HMIs, • HV switching experience and relevant qualifications, • Pyrometry experience, • 17th Edition training, • Ability to operate MEWPs or forklift trucks, • Crane maintenance experience, • Competence in basic MS Office applications Benefits • Competitive salary, • Company pension scheme, • Competitive holiday allowance plus bank/public holidays, • Private Medical Insurance