Maintenance Engineer Electrical

Thrive Group; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known manufacturing company in Peterlee is seeking a qualified Electrician to maintain production electrical systems. The ideal candidate must possess NVQ Level 3 and 17th or 18th Edition certifications. Responsibilities include planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive salary and day shift hours offered.

Benefits

On-site parking

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair components.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and electrical standards.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Safety consciousness

Proactivity

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Electrical Engineering

17th or 18th Edition certification

Job description

Job Title: Electrician

Location: Peterlee

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm

About the Role

The Thrive Group are looking for a qualified, proactive Electrician to join the engineering team at a busy manufacturing site. You'll play a key role in keeping production lines running smoothly, safely, and efficiently – minimising downtime and ensuring electrical systems are reliable across all areas of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production line equipment and factory electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair or replace components to keep lines operational.
• Ensure all electrical work meets 17th/18th Edition standards and complies with site safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying potential upgrades or reliability issues.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to maintain a safe, high-performing work environment.
• Complete maintenance records and adhere to company procedures and compliance standards.

What you need

• Fully qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3 / HNC (Electrical Engineering) or equivalent.
• 17th or 18th Edition certification.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong fault‑finding skills and the ability to work independently.
• Reliable, safety‑conscious, and committed to delivering high‑quality work.

Benefits

• £36,000 annual salary
• Day shift hours (Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm)
• On‑site parking and employee benefits