Electrical Maintenance Technician
10 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electrical Maintenance Technician Salary £48,300 per annum Continental Shift Pattern of 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off Zenith People are delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit a proactive, time‑served Electrical Biased Maintenance Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established engineering team within a business that genuinely invests in its people, equipment, and future. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and working with a wide range of industrial equipment. Why This Role Stands Out • PLC and Drive training available to support your development, • FLT MEWP training available, • Work with a highly skilled engineering team, • Excellent long‑term career prospects, • A business that invests in people, training, and modern equipment Key Responsibilities • Maintain and repair plant and equipment, responding to both reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance., • Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new and existing machinery., • Take a proactive approach to identifying improvements, safety enhancements, and long‑term engineering solutions., • Diagnose electrical faults, identify root causes, and communicate findings clearly to relevant colleagues., • Work collaboratively with the lead technician, maintenance team, and wider departments to ensure smooth operations., • Contribute to the development of other engineers through knowledge sharing and teamwork. Qualifications Essential: • ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (Electrical bias essential), • Experience in heavy engineering electrical maintenance or similar environments., • Confident working with AC/DC motors, single‑phase and three‑phase systems., • A proactive mindset with the ability to spot issues early and take initiative. Benefits • Competitive salary, • Annual bonus, • Company pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • On‑site gym, • Medical cash plan