Electrical Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for a permanent role based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance with a focus on efficiency and safety. Enjoy a competitive salary of £43,000, job security, and a modern team environment with weekends off.

Benefits

Job security

Competitive salary of £43,000

Modern facility

Collaborative team environment

Continental shifts with weekends off

Opportunities for improvement projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of solid electrical maintenance experience in engineering.
• Time-served Maintenance Technician background required.
• Familiarity with PLC systems, particularly Allen Bradley.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance.
• Ensure electrical safety standards compliance.
• Assist in fault identification across electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC systems

Health & safety procedures

Mechanical systems

Education

17th Edition IEE Regulations

HNC in Engineering

NEBOSH or IOSH Certification

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Client:

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists

Location:

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type: Permanent

Salary: £43,000 per annum

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