Electrical Maintenance Technician

Carbon 60; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Annual salary review

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Carbon 60 is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician (Shift) for a leading UK industrial manufacturer in the North East England region. You will join the engineering team on a continental shift, ensuring electrical systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and supporting improvements across plant and control systems. A recognised electrical qualification and strong fault-finding skills are essential, with good

Qualifications

• Completed electrical apprenticeship or recognised qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability in industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across plant and control systems.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and deliver robust, long-term repairs.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplined engineering team to support production operations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician (Shift)

Location: North East England

Salary: Competitive basic salary with shift allowance, competency-based pay progression and performance-related bonus.

The Opportunity

A leading UK industrial manufacturer is looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join its engineering team on a continental shift pattern. This position supports the ongoing operation of a large-scale manufacturing facility, ensuring electrical systems and equipment remain safe, reliable and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across plant and control systems.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and deliver robust, long-term repairs.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplined engineering team to support production operations.

Requirements

• Completed electrical apprenticeship or recognised electrical maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability within an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Desirable Experience

• Industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• PLC systems, including Siemens and Allen Bradley platforms.
• HMI troubleshooting and support.
• AC/DC motors, gearboxes and drive systems.
• Variable speed drives, inverters and converters.
• Overhead cranes and associated safety systems.
• Safety-related control systems.

Working Pattern

Continental shift pattern consisting of 12-hour days and nights. Rotating schedule of days, nights and rest periods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and structured pay progression.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Annual salary review.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Employee discounts and additional lifestyle benefits.
• Free onsite parking.