CNC Maintenance Electrician

Engineering; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a CNC Maintenance Electrician in Washington, England. The role involves maintaining and repairing CNC machinery to support efficient manufacturing operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in an industrial environment, strong electrical expertise, and safety certifications. This position offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and exceptional career growth in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training programs

Excellent benefits package

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrician with a completed apprenticeship.
• 17th / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Proven experience working on CNC machines.
• Safety certifications including IOSH and Working at Height.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability and efficiency of manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and repair CNC machinery.
• Adapt to three rotating shifts.

Skills

CNC machinery expertise

Electrical systems maintenance

Fast-paced adaptability

Safety certifications

Education

Completed 4-year apprenticeship

HNC / HND desirable

Tools

PLC knowledge

Familiarity with industrial robots (Fanuc / ABB)

Job description

Your new company

Join a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation renowned for delivering cutting-edge solutions across complex industrial environments. This is an opportunity to work with advanced technology in a high-performance setting, where safety, precision, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

Your new role

As a CNC Maintenance Electrician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing operations. Working on-site in Washington, Tyne & Wear, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing CNC machinery and associated electrical systems. This is a hands-on position requiring strong technical expertise and adaptability across three rotating shifts:

• Early: 6:00am - 1:40pm
• Late: 1:25pm - 9:05pm
• Night: 9:00pm - 4:00am (4 nights only)

What you'll need to succeed

• Essential: Time-served Electrician with a completed 4-year apprenticeship (HNC / HND desirable)
• 17th / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Proven experience working on CNC machines in an industrial environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Safety certifications (e.g., IOSH, Working at Height, MEWP licence, Confined Space)
• Desirable :
• HV / LV Switching experience
• Testing & Inspection (C&G 2391)
• Familiarity with industrial robots (Fanuc / ABB)
• PLC knowledge and troubleshooting skills

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology in a world-class environment
• Comprehensive training and development programs
• Excellent benefits package and long-term career progression

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