Electrical Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing factory machinery. With a competitive salary and a performance bonus, you will benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring your career progresses in a supportive atmosphere. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to contribute to a market-leading organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 10%

Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x

5% KPI Bonus

3 x Salary Life Assurance Scheme

Health Care Scheme Aviva Digi+

Share Scheme options

Employee Benefits Package

Training and career development

Job security

Qualifications

• Recognized Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience in motor, drive, safety circuit, and PLC systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide plant-wide maintenance service and support for production machinery.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards during machine changeovers.

Skills

Fault Finding

Electrical Engineering

Health & Safety Awareness

PLC Systems

Maintenance Skills

Education

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

Level 3 Qualification (NVQ, BTEC)

Job description

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

E3 Recruitment

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading international manufacturing organisation based near Heddon-on-the-Wall, North West of Newcastle.
The business offers £52,200 basic salary, plus 5% performance bonus and overtime is also available at a premium for those who want to earn more.
The shift pattern is 4 Days On, 4 Off, 4 Nights On, 4 Off. (06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00).
We are keen to speak with an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer seeking to join a forward-thinking company with large backing and wants to further their career with an array of accredited training, development and progression opportunities, plus fantastic prospects.
What's in it for you as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Salary: £52.2K per annum
• Pension contribution up to 10%
• Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x
• 5% KPI Bonus
• 3 x Salary Life Assurance Scheme
• Health Care Scheme Aviva Digi+
• Share Scheme options
• Employee Benefits Package
• Training and career development, including health and safety training, management training (ILM), cross skilling and upskilling
• Hours of work: Days and Nights, 6am to 6pm, 6pm to 6am, 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Job security and personal development within a market leading, international manufacturing organisation.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of Electrical Maintenance Engineer include:

• Providing plant-wide maintenance service, departmental support and repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained - maintaining factory manufacturing machinery
• Monitor & supply Engineering support of machine set-up & changeovers to ensure that the product conforms to any quality assurance standards and ensuring changeovers are as efficient as possible
• Make sure PPMs and commissioning stages are followed.

Qualifications and Experience of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or level 3 qualification: NVQ and BTEC, with City and Guilds etc - Must be Electrical Engineering Qualifications to Level 3
• Motor, Drive, safety circuit and PLC system experience would be a distinct advantage
• The ability to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment undertaking PPM and TPM activities
• High degree of Health & Safety awareness
• Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions to electrical machinery problems.

If you are interested, please apply now…

Keywords: Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Electrician