Electrical Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-moving manufacturing facility in Gateshead is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to ensure operational machinery through planned and reactive maintenance. The role operates on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, offering full training, private healthcare, life insurance, an annual bonus, and opportunities for progression. Candidates with a NVQ level 3 and experience in PLC fault finding are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Full training and tools provided

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Company pension scheme

On site gym with 24/7 access

Company annual bonus scheme

17.5 hours holiday, rising to 20 hours after 5 years

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum of NVQ level 3 qualification in Electrical engineering.
• Previous experience carrying out PLC fault finding.
• Proven hands-on experience within a maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Perform reactive maintenance to machinery.
• Ensure the site is fully operational.

Skills

NVQ level 3 qualification in Electrical engineering

18th Edition

PLC fault finding

Experience with cranes

Hands-on experience with 3 phase, single-phase systems

Forklift license

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ level 3 in Electrical engineering

Job description

Job Description

My client operates a fast-moving manufacturing facility in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. They are currently recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their team working 4 on 4 off, consisting of 2 days/2 nights.

The successful Electrical Maintenance Technician will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance to the machinery on site ensuring the site is always fully operational.

The successful Electrical Maintenance Technician will benefit from some great incentives including full training, tools, private healthcare, life insurance, an annual bonus, and the opportunity for future progression.

Electrical Maintenance Technician Requirements:

• Must hold a minimum of NVQ level 3 qualification in Electrical engineering.
• 18th Edition.
• Previous experience carrying out PLC fault finding.
• Previous experience working on cranes would be beneficial.
• Proven hands-on experience within a maintenance environment, especially with 3 phase and single-phase systems.
• Forklift license would be beneficial.
• Self-motivated and enjoy problem solving.
• Able to work in a team and on own initiative.

Electrical Maintenance Technician Benefits:

• Attractive salary.
• Working 4 on 4 off, 2 days followed by 2 nights.
• 17.5 hours holiday, rising to 20 hours after 5 years.
• Full training and tools provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Life insurance.
• On site gym with 24/7 access.
• Company annual bonus scheme.

NOTE – Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force with Electrical engineering bias