Automation-Focused Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Theo James Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Training and development

Automation project exposure

Career progression

Job summary

Theo James Recruitment is assisting a leading engineering services provider to appoint an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding team in Gateshead. The role focuses on maintaining automated production equipment and ensuring uptime across a major facility.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and repair work on PLC-controlled machinery, with ongoing training and clear career progression within a stable, long-term project environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship completed.
• HNC (or higher) preferred.
• Experience with automation and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Proficient reading of electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in manufacturing or process industries.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment.
• Fault finding and repair to keep machinery safe, reliable and available.
• Support continuous improvement programmes and preventative maintenance.
• Operate within a five-year contract with future project opportunities.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

HNC or higher

Electrical maintenance exp

Automation background

PLC & drives

Fault finding

Electrical schematics

Industrial/manufacturing

Communication & problem-solving

Education

HNC (or higher)

Job description

Theo James Recruitment is assisting a leading engineering services provider to appoint an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding team in Gateshead. The role focuses on maintaining automated production equipment and ensuring uptime across a major facility.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and repair work on PLC-controlled machinery, with ongoing training and clear career progression within a stable, long-term project environment.