Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Salary £48,300 per annum

Continental Shift Pattern of 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off

Zenith People are delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit a proactive, time‑served Electrical Biased Maintenance Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established engineering team within a business that genuinely invests in its people, equipment, and future. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and working with a wide range of industrial equipment.

Why This Role Stands Out

• PLC and Drive training available to support your development
• FLT MEWP training available
• Work with a highly skilled engineering team
• Excellent long‑term career prospects
• A business that invests in people, training, and modern equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment, responding to both reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance.
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new and existing machinery.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying improvements, safety enhancements, and long‑term engineering solutions.
• Diagnose electrical faults, identify root causes, and communicate findings clearly to relevant colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the lead technician, maintenance team, and wider departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to the development of other engineers through knowledge sharing and teamwork.

Qualifications

Essential:

• ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (Electrical bias essential)
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills – *Training can be provided on Siemens PLC’s where necessary, in the form of a course*
• Experience in heavy engineering electrical maintenance or similar environments.
• Confident working with AC/DC motors, single‑phase and three‑phase systems.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to spot issues early and take initiative.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• On‑site gym
• Medical cash plan

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English