Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias)
Location: Gateshead, NE8
Job Type: Full-Time | Continental Shift Pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
Shift Premium: 22.5%
Salary: £48,300 (Inc. 22.5% Shift Allowance)
Overtime: Regularly Available (1.5x Mon-Sat 2.0x Sun)
An established heavy engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) to join its Engineering Department. The organisation operates within the steel processing sector, supplying a variety of plate products to major industrial markets.
The successful candidate will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong communication skills and a proactive “can‑do” approach. They will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to ongoing training and development. Adherence to strict Health & Safety standards is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out maintenance on plant and equipment, including both reactive breakdown work and proactive planned preventative maintenance.
* Support installation, commissioning and upgrades of new and existing equipment.
* Diagnose faults systematically and identify root causes, reporting findings to relevant personnel.
* Work safely at all times in line with company procedures, permits, lock‑off systems and safety protocols.
* Assist in health and safety improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
* Communicate effectively with engineering colleagues, shift leaders and other internal departments.
* Ensure effective shift handovers and report any non‑conformances.
* Record maintenance activities accurately and use technical documents, manuals and drawings as required.
* Collaborate with subcontractors when necessary.
* Perform any additional duties as required by the business.
Person Specification
Essential:
* ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Maintenance Engineering.
* Experience in:Electrical fault finding
* Heavy engineering or similar industrial environments
* Installation and fault finding on AC/DC motors
* Working with single and three‑phase supplies
* Ability to:Manage time and prioritise workloads effectively
* Work independently and within a team
* Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
* Preparedness to work at height.
Desirable:
* Experience with a wide range of motors, drives and starters
* Knowledge of PLCs and HMIs
* HV switching experience and relevant qualifications
* Pyrometry experience
* 17th Edition training
* Ability to operate MEWPs or forklift trucks
* Crane maintenance experience
* Competence in basic MS Office applications
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Competitive holiday allowance plus bank/public holidays
* Private Medical Insurance