Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced technician to provide electrical support and ensure the maintenance of production equipment. The role includes performing routine maintenance, diagnosing electrical faults, and assisting in installations. Candidates should have experience with PLC systems, electrical schematics, and fault finding. A completed apprenticeship and HNC in Electrical Engineering are required. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Subsidised Canteen

Onsite Occupational Health

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fault finding and troubleshooting on PLC systems, ideally Siemens.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance of production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production machinery.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Provide technical support and training to junior technicians.

Skills

Familiarity with PLCs (Siemens)

Experience with AC/DC drives

Knowledge of Tension control systems

Bus network systems (Profibus, Profinet)

Strong technical knowledge of electrical circuits

Collaborate with engineering teams

Maintain records using a CMMS system

Education

Completed Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overall Purpose

To provide electrical support to ensure that the manufacturing process, facilities and services are managed and maintained to a high standard.

Key Duties

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance of production equipment to ensure a reliable manufacturing process.
• Perform calibration validition and corrections on equipment such as load cells and temperature controllers.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production machinery and supporting equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies, including but not limited to permits to work, pre-work risk assessment and method statements, LOTO, ATEX.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Provide technical support and training to junior technicians and apprentices.
• Provide engineering support to the production process when required in order to improve machine output and rectify processing issues.
• Work alongisde the on-site project department to develop new/improved electrical control systems.

Some of the core skills/knowledge

• Familiarity with PLCs (Siemens preferably) is essential to aid in the diagnosis process.
• Experience with AC/DC drives (primarily Siemens & ABB predominatley).
• Kowledge/experience of Tension control systems.
• Bus network systems (Profibus, Profinet).
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical circuits, with the ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs, using a CMMS system.

Key Requirements

• Completed Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• HNC (Higher National Certificate) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in fault finding and troubleshooting on PLC systems, ideally Siemens.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.

The Package

• Circa 55,000 per annum inclusive of shift allowance.
• Continental 24-7 shift pattern of days/nights, one week working 60 hrs(5 12 hour shifts, 2 days break in between), the next week only working only 24 hours(2 12 hour shifts) on rotation.
• Generous Annual Leave allowance in addition to Company Christmas Days.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Subsidised Canteen.
• Onsite Occupational Health.