Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias

NRG Resourcing Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Gateshead. The role involves inspecting and repairing heavy industry equipment, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have proven electrical fault-finding skills, experience in heavy machinery, and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a starting salary of £40,000 to £45,000 with potential earnings exceeding £60,000 through overtime. Career progression and additional benefits are included.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Company vehicle and fuel card

Ongoing industry training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-skilled engineering role with an electrical bias.
• Previous experience of working on heavy industry machinery.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and repair heavy industry equipment.
• Travel to customer sites for maintenance and breakdowns.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Comfortable working at height

Analytical skills

Job description

Are you a skilled electro‑mechanical engineer with a passion for solving complex problems and delivering exceptional service? Our client is looking for Engineers to join their experienced service team, working with a wide range of clients to inspect, maintain, and repair heavy industry equipment.

Role Overview

As an Engineer working in the field, you’ll provide an expert service and safety advice to help their customers stay compliant and productive. You’ll travel to customer sites, diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and ensure lifting systems are operating safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities & Daily Tasks

• Inspect, service, and repair heavy industry equipment
• Travel to customer sites in a company vehicle to conduct planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults – often without detailed drawings –and carry out repairs or component replacements.
• Work with motors, drives, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and control panels.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks (desirable).
• Troubleshoot engineering issues to minimise customer downtime.
• Inspect lifting equipment for safety and compliance.
• Liaise with customers to explain work carried out and recommend improvements.Maintain accurate service records and update compliance documentation.
• Provide clear, professional reports and deliver outstanding customer service with a safety‑first approach.

Skills, Experience & Person Specification

• Proven experience in a multi‑skilled engineering role with an electrical bias.
• Previous experience of working on heavy industry machinery.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills.
• Experience with three‑phase systems
• Welding/fabrication experience (desirable).
• Comfortable working at height and in confined environments.
• Valid UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Organised, safety‑conscious, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Starting salary between £40,000 – £45,000, depending on experience
• Earning potential of £50,000 – £60,000+ through overtime and out‑of‑hours work
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company vehicle and fuel card, with personal use allowance
• Ongoing industry training and support for professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Plus, a range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business and play a key role in the expansion of their field service team of engineers.

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’.

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