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Electrical maintenance technician

Newcastle Upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
Permanent
Zenith People
Electrical maintenance technician
£55,000 a year
Posted: 13 October
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Zenith People are working with our client who are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Biased Shift Maintenance Technician to join their team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will be time-served and have previous experience of working in a fully automated production environment responding to electrical and mechanical breakdowns. Shift pattern (Contientals) Responsibilities: The main purpose of the role is to provide expert electrical support to ensure manufacturing operations, site facilities, and related services are maintained to a high standard of reliability, safety, and efficiency. * Conduct routine and preventative maintenance on production equipment to minimise downtime and ensure optimal performance. * Perform calibration, validation, and corrections on devices such as load cells and temperature controllers. * Diagnose and repair electrical faults in production machinery and auxiliary equipment. * Collaborate with engineering teams to drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and system performance. * Maintain thorough and accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs via CMMS. * Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures * Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery and systems. * Provide guidance, technical support, and training to apprentices and junior technicians. * Support production operations by identifying and resolving electrical issues that affect output and efficiency. * Partner with the on-site projects team to develop and enhance electrical control systems. Essential Skills & Experience * Proficient in fault diagnosis using Siemens PLCs. * Hands-on experience with AC/DC drives (primarily Siemens and ABB). * Understanding of tension control systems and associated feedback mechanisms. * Working knowledge of industrial bus networks (Profibus, Profinet). * Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and technical drawings. * Strong grasp of electrical circuit design and troubleshooting. * Full Electrical Biased Apprenticeship To apply please click apply now

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