Day Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician

We Are Zenith; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Zenith is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a manufacturing facility in the North East on a permanent basis. You will report to the Electrical Supervisor and be responsible for installation, maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostics of electrical systems on the production floor.

Applicants should be time-served with 18th Edition, hold Level 3 Electrical Installation, and demonstrate strong IT skills and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical installation practices and safety standards.
• Fully time-served with 18th Edition.
• Experience in fault-finding, diagnostics and electrical maintenance.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• IT literate with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work well in a team and across departments.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Electrical Supervisor regarding workload planning and progress within the assigned area.
• Install, maintain and test electrical components, wiring and control systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including fault-finding, rewiring and system testing.
• Work closely with Procurement and Design teams to ensure materials and documentation meet production schedules.
• Communicate with Inspection to ensure work is completed to required quality standards.
• Take responsibility for wiring lights, isolators, inverter control panels, fans, electric coils, etc.
• Liaise with Inspection regarding non-conformances, rework activities and corrective actions.
• Support adherence to company processes, procedures and quality standards.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Electrical installation

18th Edition

Fault-finding

Diagnostics

Time management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team player

Electrical maintenance

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring RegulationsCertificate

HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

We are Zenith are working closely with our client who are based in the North-East and are looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis.

Reporting directly to the Electrical Supervisor and work closely with them to organise workloads within their designated area, you will have a strong working knowledge of electrical systems and be responsible for carrying out installation, maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostic activities. This includes installing and maintaining electrical components, wiring and control systems while adhering to all relevant health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Electrical Supervisor regarding workload planning and progress within the assigned area.
• Install, maintain and test electrical components, wiring and control systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including fault-finding, rewiring and system testing.
• Work closely with the Procurement and Design teams to ensure all materials and documentation are available to meet production schedules.
• Communicate with Inspection to ensure work is completed to the required quality standards.
• Take responsibility for wiring lights, isolators, invertors control panels, fans, electric coils etc
• Liaise with Inspection regarding non-conformances, rework activities and corrective actions.
• Support adherence to company processes, procedures and quality standards.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required.

Skills & Experience – Essential

• Strong knowledge of electrical installation practices and health & safety requirements.
• Fully time-served with 18th Edition
• Experience in fault-finding, diagnostics and electrical maintenance.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• IT literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and across departments.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Installation.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certificate. 2391 Preferred but not essential
• HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering desirable but not essential

*Please note, this is not a Site Electrician's vacancy. It will be based within a Manufacturing Facility working on a Production Shop Floor Monday to Friday with an early finish every Friday*

If you are a time-served Electrical Maintenance Technician/Electrician with 18th Edition and are looking for an opportunity to join an established North East Manufacturer on a permanent basis,