Electrical Maintenance Technician

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to support performance and reliability in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will conduct preventative maintenance, manage equipment breakdowns, and drive efficiency improvements. Qualifications include NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Engineering and relevant experience in manufacturing. This role presents a strong opportunity for growth within a safety-driven business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns.
• Drive improvements to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and refurbishment projects.
• Perform dynamic risk assessments to ensure safe operations.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, maintenance logs, and CMMS records.

Skills

Problem-solving

Safety-conscious approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location: Middlesbrough

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a forward-thinking, safety-driven manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced production environment where your technical skills will directly support performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns
• Drive improvements to reduce downtime and increase efficiency
• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and refurbishment projects
• Perform dynamic risk assessments to ensure safe operations
• Maintain accurate shift reports, maintenance logs, and CMMS records
• Assist in root cause analysis and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Report technical faults and recommend solutions to management
• Manage and monitor spare parts inventory

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Engineering, or a time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent qualification)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and safety-conscious approach
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment is desirable