Electrical Maintenance Technician

Extension Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gateshead is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a permanent, full-time position. You'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of plant and equipment, conducting both reactive and proactive maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in electrical maintenance and fault finding, alongside relevant qualifications in electrical engineering. This role also supports the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical engineering and maintenance.
• Experience in electrical fault finding, installation, and maintenance of AC/DC motors.
• Preparedness to work at height.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant and equipment, both reactively and proactively.
• Assist in safety improvements.
• Systematically establish the cause of equipment failure and identify root causes.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Gateshead

Salary: £44,116 per annum, including shift allowance

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Shift Type: Continental Shifts

We are currently looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a thriving engineering and maintenance team in Gateshead.

About the Company

Our client is a major player in the steel industry, supplying high-quality products to a range of sectors. Offering stability, growth and the chance to be part of a high-performing business.

The Electrical Maintenance Technician Role

The Maintenance Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of plant and equipment. This position involves both reactive and proactive maintenance tasks, contributing to the installation and commissioning of new equipment, and supporting the development of other engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain plant and equipment, both reactively and proactively
• Assist in safety improvements
• Systematically establish the cause of equipment failure and identify root causes
• Communicate relevant information with colleagues and ensure efficient handovers
• Record activities and refer to necessary documentation when required

About You – Electrical Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician, you will bring a strong background in electrical engineering and maintenance.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum standard of ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQIII or equivalent in Maintenance/Electrical Engineering
• Experience in electrical fault finding, installation, and maintenance of AC/DC motors, and single and three-phase supplies
• Preparedness to work at height

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