Our client is a large, well established and market leading manufacturing business based in Gateshead, who are looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician on a continental shift pattern on a permanent basis. This medium to large size plant has seen significant capital investment in equipment in recent years. This role will form part of the reactive and proactive maintenance team on site ensuring maximum manufacturing output. Duties will include: * Conducting electrical systems maintenance * Troubleshoot electrical faults and repair * Invertor control * Programming and fault finding. Knowledge of PLC’s * Ability to read and modify Electrical drawings Candidates must have the following experience: * Time served Maintenance Electrician * Ideally experience within a medium to large size manufacturing plant * Previous experience of working shift The continental shift pattern is a pre-determined cycle combining 12 hour dayshifts and nightshifts 5.30 to 5.30. Salary advertised is inclusive of shift pattern. There is an extensive list of benefits attached to this role