Electrical Maintenance Engineer

TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery in Newcastle-under-Lyme, ensuring optimal plant efficiency. Offering a competitive salary up to £44,300, the role includes a structured shift pattern, 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Structured shift pattern

Opportunities for career development and training

Qualifications

• Experienced in carrying out electrical maintenance.
• Willingness to work shifts and on-call duties.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-planned maintenance tasks on all site machinery.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance needs.
• Participate in capital expenditure and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems

Experience with CMMS systems

Proficient in Word and Excel

Education

Nationally recognised apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client's maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery across two facilities, ensuring our plant operates at maximum efficiency.

Shift Pattern

• Week 1 - 8am to 4pm
• Week 2 - 6am to 2pm
• Week 3 - 8am to 4pm
• Week 4 - 2pm to 10pm (on-call for any out-of-hours needs)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-planned maintenance tasks on all site machinery.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance needs to minimise downtime.
• Actively participate in capital expenditure and continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure all safety, quality, and environmental policies are followed.
• Maintain 5S standards in all work areas.

About You

• Experienced in carrying out electrical maintenance
• Nationally recognised apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of electrical energy technology, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Experience working with CMMS systems.
• Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work shifts, on-call duties, and travel to other sites as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £44,300
• 27 days plus annual leave plus all bank holidays
• Structured shift pattern with clear rotation
• Opportunities for career development and training