Electrical Maintenance Technician

Nobia AB; North East; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen specialist is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer in North East England. In this role, you'll ensure efficient operations through preventative maintenance and support engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or equivalent, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Enjoy a competitive salary between £39,107 - £43,819, flexible holidays, and numerous lifestyle perks.

Benefits

Generous discounts up to 80% off kitchen products

Flexible holiday scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a similar role, particularly in preventative maintenance.
• Good understanding of machine maintenance and operation.
• Ability to think critically and share innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance.
• Identify root causes of breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support engineering projects and maintain machinery.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Electrical biased NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Computerised maintenance management systems

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing excellence, ensuring our equipment is operating safely and efficiently. Reporting to the maintenance shift leader, your day-to-day will include:

• Swiftly responding to breakdowns and performing preventative maintenance.
• Leading the charge in identifying root causes of breakdowns to minimise downtime and boost productivity.
• Supporting engineering projects and maintaining assembly and process machinery.
• Ensuring our facilities, from heating to lighting, are in excellent condition.
• Upholding a safe working environment by following all health, safety, and environmental standards, including conducting risk assessments and supporting accident investigations.

Your shift pattern

Enjoy variety with our three-week rotating schedule:

• Early shift:6am-2pm
• Late shift:2pm-10pm
• Night shift:10 pm-6am

We’ll reward your dedication with a competitive salary of £39,107 - £43,819, plus overtime.

What you’ll bring to the team

We’re looking for a proactive problem-solver with a passion for engineering excellence. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A recognised Electricalbiased NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (essential).
• Solid experience in a similar role, particularly in preventative maintenance.
• A good understanding of machine maintenance, operation, and computerised maintenance management systems.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• The ability to think critically, solve problems, and share innovative ideas.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools would be an advantage.

Why join Nobia

At Nobia, we’re more than just a leading kitchen specialist, we’re a community that values creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. By joining us, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous discounts: Up to 80% off our stunning kitchen furniture and products.
• Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support: Access our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7.
• Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and discounts with over 200 top brands through our benefits app.
• Career progression: We invest in your future with training and development programmes.
• A vibrant workplace: Be part of a team driven by innovation, collaboration, and shared success.

Your next chapter starts here

At Nobia, every day is an opportunity to make an impact. If you’re ready to join a business that’s shaping the future of kitchen design and value a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

Take the next step in your career and apply now.