Maintenance Engineer Electrical

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

Job summary

A busy manufacturing firm in Peterlee seeks a qualified Electrician to maintain production lines. Responsibilities include maintenance of electrical systems, fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 / HNC, relevant certifications, and experience in manufacturing. The role offers a salary of £36,000 per annum with day shifts.

Benefits

On-site parking

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician with relevant certifications.
• Experience in manufacturing or food production environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair or replace components.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and standards.
• Identify potential upgrades or reliability issues.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete maintenance records and adhere to compliance standards.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Independent working

Safety-conscious

High-quality work delivery

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC (Electrical Engineering)

17th Edition certification

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