Job Description
Electrical Maintenance Technician
đź“Ť Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
đź’Ľ Type: Permanent
đź’° Salary: ÂŁ43,000 per annum
⏰ Shift Pattern: Continental (Shift Pattern doesnt include working weekends)
Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a new, permanent opportunity with a great work-life balance? We’re hiring a motivated and reliable technician to join our engineering team in Newcastle Upon Tyne, working a continental shift pattern that doesnt include weekends.
About the Role:
As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, services, and the fabric of the building, ensuring maximum efficiency, safety, and uptime.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance on a wide range of site equipment.
Accurately record and communicate maintenance activities using written, verbal, or electronic means.
Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards (IEE regulations) and internal HSE procedures.
Assist in identifying and fixing faults across electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical equipment.
Participate in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and take ownership of solutions.
Review maintenance tasks and provide feedback or corrective action plans.
What You’ll Need:
Time-served Maintenance Technician background
Solid electrical maintenance experience within an engineering environment (5+ years)
Familiarity with PLC systems, particularly Allen Bradley
Exposure to mechanical systems alongside electrical expertise
Good understanding of health & safety procedures
Desirable Qualifications:
17th Edition IEE Regulations
HNC in Engineering
NEBOSH or IOSH Certification
Why Join Us?
âś” Permanent role with job security
âś” Competitive salary of ÂŁ43,000
âś” Modern facility and collaborative team
âś” Continental shifts with weekends off
âś” Opportunities to contribute to real improvement projects
If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking company that values its engineers and offers a strong work/life balance – apply today by emailing or calling Lewis at CDM. l.holman@cdmrecruitment.com / 01914692409
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