Industrial Controls & Maintenance Electrician

Mars; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Technician to provide rapid-response electrical maintenance at our facility in Wigan. Responsibilities include troubleshooting automated machinery, enhancing system reliability, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary between £51,900 and £56,000, performance bonuses, and exceptional benefits including healthcare and a generous pension plan. Join us for an impactful career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)

Life assurance (4× salary)

Access to world-class training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated machinery or related fields.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and curiosity to improve processes.
• Hands-on experience with precision instrumentation including repair and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve production issues.
• Develop and communicate maintenance metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on breakdowns.

Skills

Troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery

Strong problem-solving abilities

Adaptability to various electrical power supplies

Hands-on experience with precision instrumentation

Job description

A leading food processing company is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Technician to provide rapid-response electrical maintenance at our facility in Wigan. Responsibilities include troubleshooting automated machinery, enhancing system reliability, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary between £51,900 and £56,000, performance bonuses, and exceptional benefits including healthcare and a generous pension plan. Join us for an impactful career in a dynamic environment.