Electrical Maintenance Technician

Westray Recruitment Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their team. The role involves plant and machinery maintenance in a light manufacturing environment that utilizes advanced technology. Candidates should have relevant electrical engineering qualifications and experience in the plastics industry.

Benefits

Medical cover - Medicash

21 days holiday

Christmas shutdown

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic industry preferred.
• Background with Hydraulics & Electronics is ideal.
• Time-served apprenticeship required.

Responsibilities

• Install and decommission plants and machinery.
• Schedule routine maintenance and conduct inspections.
• Participate in process improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Plant and machinery installation

Routine maintenance

Quality inspections

Process improvement

Health and safety practices

Fluid power

Education

Btec / HNC in Electrical Engineering

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Electrical Maintenance Technician, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Westray Recruitment Group

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Salary £41k
• Continental days only shift pattern 7am-7pm (2 days one week, 5 days the following week)
• Medical cover – Medicash
• Benefits Hub discounts
• 21 days holiday
• Christmas shutdown
• Cycle to work scheme

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is representing a leading manufacturer based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The organisation in question is going through an exciting period of growth and expanding their operations. The business is looking to recruit Electrical Maintenance Technicians. The role is light manufacturing and they are a business who utilises cutting edge technology to aid the manufacturing process. The business is seeking talented individuals who are able to hit the ground running within the plastic injection moulding sector.

THE ROLE

• Plant and machinery installation/decommissioning
• Routine maintenance scheduling
• Quality inspections on calibrated plant and machinery
• Timely repairs in the event of equipment breakdowns
• Active participation in process improvement projects
• To carry out duties within health and safety practices
• To maintain a high standard of housekeeping in line with 5s principals
• Work to and within the existing energy and environmental management system
• Work within the quality management system

THE PERSON

• Btec / HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Plastic industry experience
• Experience with Uniloy, Sabmann Injection Blow Moulding Machines favourable.
• Ideal candidates will have relevant experience within high volume manufacture, ideally having working with Hydraulics & Electronics before.
• Experience with FANUC, Ferromatik or Demag Injection Moulding Machines favourable.
• Candidates should have completed a time-served apprenticeship.
• The role is varied with exposure to fluid power (inc. pneumatics), site services as well as various improvement projects on an ad-hoc basis.

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Neil Douthwaite who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Neil at Westray Recruitment Group