Job Title: Shift Maintenance Electrician Location: Gateshead Salary: £46,405.13 (inclusive of 20% shift allowance) Hours of Work: Rotating shift pattern between 05:30–17:30 and 17:30–05:30 (averaging 39 hours per week over the year)* The Company A leading, modern manufacturing operation committed to quality, safety, and strong engineering standards. With significant investment in technology, people and continuous improvement, the business offers excellent long-term career prospects and a stable working environment. This is an opportunity to join a skilled maintenance team where your expertise directly contributes to plant performance and operational efficiency. Benefits • Service Bonus: 2% annual lump sum (December), increasing to 4% after 10 years and 5% after 20 years • Pension: 4–6% matched contribution (salary sacrifice) • Bonus Plan: Up to 5% of salary based on business performance • Holidays: Included within shift pattern • Healthcare: Onsite gym; corporate Health Cash Plan (contributions by employee for discounted dental, optical etc.) • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, discount vouchers, salary-sacrifice electric vehicle via Tusker Job Purpose To ensure plant and production equipment are safe, reliable, and available for use through effective shift-based electrical maintenance. This includes responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned and preventative maintenance, and supporting other departments as needed to maintain smooth production operations. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Troubleshooting • Respond quickly and effectively to machinery and equipment breakdowns • Conduct electrical maintenance on plant systems and process equipment • Identify electrical faults and complete repairs • Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices • Test electrical systems, components, and installations to ensure correct functioning • Perform inverter control work: replacement, setup, and tuning as required • Work safely and competently in medium to large process environments Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • Follow weekly planned maintenance schedules • Complete and close works orders accurately • Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on various plant systems • Maintain compliance with electrical codes and standards Technical Expertise & Documentation • Program and fault-find on PLCs (preferably Allen Bradley) • Read, create, and modify electrical drawings • Write detailed shift reports and communicate issues to oncoming shifts • Attend maintenance meetings when required Safety, Quality & Collaboration • Take responsibility for personal and team safety at all times • Adhere to organisational safety policies, procedures, and electrical standards • Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in all work areas • Support production and quality teams where required • Assist other departments to maintain operational continuity • Work collaboratively as a flexible and proactive team member Measurement of Effectiveness • Achievement of maintenance objectives • Reduction of site downtime (KPI-driven) • Quality and accuracy of maintenance records and shift reporting • Compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards