Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Gateshead

Energy Jobline ZR; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for two North East sites (Gateshead/Durham). The role is days-based with optional overtime. You will service automated production equipment, perform fault diagnosis, and support machinery reliability across two manufacturing sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of electrical engineering experience, NVQ3 or equivalent, and PLC fault-finding skills with Siemens/Schneider systems. Overtime is available at an enhanced rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience.
• Strong electrical maintenance background in manufacturing.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical qualification.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Electrical fault finding and troubleshooting.
• PLC fault finding (Siemens/Schneider).
• Panel wiring and panel building.
• Maintain automated production machinery across two sites.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC fault-finding

Fault diagnosis

Automation equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

HNC Electrical Engineering (advantage)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Schneider PLC

Robotics systems

Panel wiring

Job description

Job DescriptionElectrical Maintenance Engineer Covering 2 Site - Gateshead / Durham £40,000 - £45,000 Days / Monday - Friday (Flexi Start & Finish Time) Overtime Available We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business operating across two sites in the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrically biased engineer who is looking to move into a permanent days-based position, while still having access to overtime at an enhanced rate. The successful engineer will work within a busy manufacturing environment, maintaining a range of automated production equipment and supporting the continued reliability and performance of the sites.

The Role

• Planned and reactive electrical maintenance
• Electrical fault finding and troubleshooting
• PLC fault finding, including Siemens and Schneider systems
• Panel wiring and panel building
• Fault finding on sensors, relays, drives, inverters and motors
• Maintenance of automated production machinery
• Working with palletising equipment and robotic systems
• Diagnosing breakdowns and reducing production downtime
• Supporting continuous improvement and machinery reliability
• Working across two manufacturing sites within the North East
• Ensuring all engineering work is completed safely and efficiently

The Candidate

• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience
• Strong electrical maintenance background
• Previous experience within manufacturing or a similar industrial environment
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical engineering qualification
• HNC Electrical Engineering would be advantageous
• PLC fault-finding experience
• Experience with motors, drives, inverters, sensors and relays
• Experience working with automated machinery
• Panel wiring experience
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skillsExperience with Siemens or Schneider PLCs, robotics, palletisers or highly automated production equipment would be particularly advantageous.

Package and Benefits

• Package £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary
• Permanent Days
• 42.5 Hours Per Week
• Training and progression opportunities
• Permanent position
• Established manufacturing environment

If you are an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer or Electrically Biased Engineer looking for a strong days-based opportunity in the North East.