Maintenance Electrician - Continental Shift

MTrec Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent job

Continental shift pattern

Competitive pay rate

Job summary

MTrec Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for a permanent role in Newcastle upon Tyne, working a continental shift. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults and restore production equipment while maintaining safety and high standards.

You will have recognised electrical engineering qualifications, 18th Edition and fault-finding experience, with a proactive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, Multi-Skilled Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• City & Guilds or 2395 (Inspection and Testing).
• PLC training or fault-finding experience.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics training or experience.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Root Cause Analysis training.
• MEWP, FLT or First Aid qualifications.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workload, work independently using initiative and respond effectively to changing production demands.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments and contribute positively as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and workmanship, with excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, taking ownership of work, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and contributing to equipment reliability.
• Flexible, professional and adaptable, with a positive attitude, high integrity and a willingness to learn, develop new skills and share knowledge with others.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in accordance with maintenance schedules, company procedures and statutory requirements.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults and restore plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Carry out electrical fault finding, testing, repair and maintenance on production equipment, control systems and site services.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities, equipment overhauls and planned shutdown work where required.
• Complete maintenance work to a high standard, ensuring equipment is returned to service safely and reliably.
• Accurately record maintenance activities, labour, parts used and equipment history using the CMMS.
• Identify equipment defects and raise additional work requests where further repairs or improvements are required.
• Contribute to Root Cause Analysis investigations to identify recurring equipment failures and support the implementation of permanent corrective actions.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives that improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency and operational performance.
• Support the installation, commissioning, modification and improvement of plant, machinery and associated infrastructure.
• Participate in FAT, SAT and equipment handovers where required.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Engineering and other departments to minimise downtime and support business objectives.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation in line with company standards (5S).
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems and LOTO requirements.
• Support statutory inspections and compliance activities relating to plant and equipment.
• Assist in the development and support of apprentices and colleagues where appropriate.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the level and responsibilities of the role.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

HNC/HND in engineering

18th Edition (BS 7671)

City & Guilds or 2395 testing

Job description

MTrec's new career opportunity

Our clients are specialists in their market sector, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician on a permanent basis to work a continental shift system.

If you are a highly skilled Maintenance Electrician and happy to work a continental shift system this role could be ideal for you.

The Job you'll do

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in accordance with maintenance schedules, company procedures and statutory requirements.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults and restore plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Carry out electrical fault finding, testing, repair and maintenance on production equipment, control systems and site services.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities, equipment overhauls and planned shutdown work where required.
• Complete maintenance work to a high standard, ensuring equipment is returned to service safely and reliably.
• Accurately record maintenance activities, labour, parts used and equipment history using the company's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Identify equipment defects and raise additional work requests where further repairs or improvements are required.
• Contribute to Root Cause Analysis investigations to identify recurring equipment failures and support the implementation of permanent corrective actions.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives that improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency and operational performance.
• Support the installation, commissioning, modification and improvement of plant, machinery and associated infrastructure.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and equipment handovers where required.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Engineering and other departments to minimise downtime and support business objectives.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation in line with company standards (5S).
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) requirements.
• Support statutory inspections and compliance activities relating to plant and equipment.
• Assist in the development and support of apprentices and colleagues where appropriate.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the level and responsibilities of the role.

About You

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, Multi-Skilled Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline or HNC/HND in an engineering discipline.
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• City & Guilds or 2395 (Inspection and Testing).
• PLC training or fault-finding experience.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics training or experience.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Root Cause Analysis training.
• MEWP, FLT or First Aid qualifications.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workload, work independently using initiative and respond effectively to changing production demands.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments and contribute positively as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and workmanship, with excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, taking ownership of work, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and contributing to equipment reliability.
• Flexible, professional and adaptable, with a positive attitude, high integrity and a willingness to learn, develop new skills and share knowledge with others.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Permanent job.
• Continental shift pattern.
• Competitive pay rate.