Electrical Maintenance Engineer

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this permanent role, you will handle maintenance and repairs, ensuring high efficiency and safety of equipment. Enjoy a competitive salary, job stability, and the benefit of continental shifts with weekends off.

Benefits

Permanent role with job security

Competitive salary

Modern facility and collaborative team

Continental shifts with weekends off

Opportunities for improvement projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years solid electrical maintenance experience within an engineering environment.
• Familiarity with PLC systems, particularly Allen Bradley.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance.
• Assist in identifying and fixing faults across electrical systems.
• Participate in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Health & safety procedures

Problem-solving

Education

17th Edition IEE Regulations

HNC in Engineering

NEBOSH or IOSH Certification

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Electrical Maintenance Technician

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a new, permanent opportunity with a great work-life balance? We're hiring a motivated and reliable technician to join our engineering team in Newcastle Upon Tyne, working a continental shift pattern that doesn't include weekends.

About the Role:

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, services, and the fabric of the building, ensuring maximum efficiency, safety, and uptime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance on a wide range of site equipment.
• Accurately record and communicate maintenance activities using written, verbal, or electronic means.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards (IEE regulations) and internal HSE procedures.
• Assist in identifying and fixing faults across electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical equipment.
• Participate in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and take ownership of solutions.
• Review maintenance tasks and provide feedback or corrective action plans.

What You’ll Need:

• Time-served Maintenance Technician background
• Solid electrical maintenance experience within an engineering environment (5+ years)
• Familiarity with PLC systems, particularly Allen Bradley
• Exposure to mechanical systems alongside electrical expertise
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures

Desirable Qualifications:

• 17th Edition IEE Regulations
• HNC in Engineering
• NEBOSH or IOSH Certification

Why Join Us?

Permanent role with job security

Competitive salary of £43,000

Modern facility and collaborative team

Continental shifts with weekends off

Opportunities to contribute to real improvement projects

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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