Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Seaham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician in Seaham. This role involves ensuring high plant availability through effective maintenance and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background and experience with production machinery. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and innovation, offering opportunities for career development and a range of employee benefits. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Medical and dental schemes

Retail and leisure discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in fault diagnosis and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Proficiency in managing production machinery effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high plant availability through timely maintenance and improvements.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime.

Skills

Fault diagnosis in control panels

Experience in maintaining production machinery

Electrical engineering qualification

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician, Seaham

Location: Seaham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 44d032e5bc50

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Join Biffa and be part of the future of engineering and maintenance operations.

Location: Seaham

Hours of work: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off, repeat (7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am)

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure high plant availability through timely execution of PPM, reactive maintenance, engineering, and process improvements.
• Implement and develop planned preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Perform minor maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Coordinate with external contractors for specific repairs and maintenance.
• Stay updated on health & safety and environmental legislation and ensure compliance with company policies.

Requirements:

• Electrical engineering qualification preferred.
• Experience in maintaining production machinery.
• Fault diagnosis in control panels, PLCs, VSDs, and relay logic circuits.
• Relevant job titles include Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Shift Electrician, Maintenance Technician, among others.

Benefits:

• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities.
• Medical and dental schemes.
• Retail, leisure, holiday, and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme.

About Biffa:

We are committed to sustainability and innovation in waste management, with over 11,500 employees dedicated to making a difference. We value diversity, inclusion, and continuous growth, aiming to improve lives and protect the environment.