Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Theo James Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Tees Valley. The role involves ensuring the reliability of factory equipment through electrical maintenance and fault-finding. Offering a salary of approximately £42,000 to £48,000 paired with competitive benefits including a holiday package and opportunities for career progression within a stable company.

Benefits

Competitive holiday package (26 days + 8 bank holidays)

Company pension contributions

Free on-site parking

Overtime at competitive rates

Early finish on Fridays

£300 quarterly attendance bonus

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Relevant electrical maintenance qualification.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Commission and install new electrical systems.
• Carry out routine preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Respond quickly to electrical breakdowns and resolve issues.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Planned and reactive maintenance

Strong knowledge of electrical systems

Experience with PLCs

Education

Relevant electrical maintenance qualification (HNC/HND/ONC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)

Tools

Control panels

Automated systems

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Hartlepool

Salary: Circa £42,000 - £48,000 PA

Benefits:

• Competitive holiday package (26 days + 8 bank holidays)
• Company pension contributions
• Free on-site parking
• Overtime at competitive rates
• Early finish on Fridays
• £300 quarterly attendance bonus
• Opportunities for career progression

Working Hours: 2 Shift Pattern

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of all factory equipment.
• Your responsibilities will focus on electrical fault finding, planned and reactive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• You'll also be responsible for recording downtime and key performance indicators (KPIs) in company systems, so attention to detail and data accuracy is vital.

Main Responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Commission and install new electrical systems and equipment across the factory.
• Carry out routine preventative and planned maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of machinery.
• Respond quickly to and resolve electrical breakdowns, implementing solutions to minimise downtime.
• Accurately complete all maintenance records and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with internal teams and liaise with external contractors when required.
• Work safely, adhering to company and statutory health & safety guidelines.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Relevant electrical maintenance qualification (HNC/HND/ONC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or heavy industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, with expertise in fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with PLCs, control panels, and automated systems is highly advantageous.
• Skilled in carrying out both reactive maintenance and implementing structured PM schedules.
• Good understanding of data collection for downtime and performance monitoring.
• Exposure to continuous improvement projects is desirable.

This role offers the opportunity to join a stable and well-established company with competitive pay and excellent career development prospects. As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will enjoy a hands-on and varied role, contributing directly to the performance and reliability of modern production equipment. You'll be part of a supportive and skilled team, with access to career growth opportunities and a strong benefits package.

Our client is a leader in manufacturing and innovation within a leading sector, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, filtration, aerospace, engineering, and agriculture.

This stable and dynamic company prides itself on its committed, skilled workforce and high-quality machinery, both of which drive its continuous success. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values work-life balance, employee growth, and offers a competitive benefits package