Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician (Shift)

Location: North East England
Salary: Competitive basic salary with shift allowance, competency-based pay progression and performance-related bonus.

The Opportunity

A leading UK industrial manufacturer is looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join its engineering team on a continental shift pattern. This position supports the ongoing operation of a large-scale manufacturing facility, ensuring electrical systems and equipment remain safe, reliable and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across plant and control systems.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and deliver robust, long-term repairs.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplined engineering team to support production operations.

Requirements

• Completed electrical apprenticeship or recognised electrical maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability within an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Desirable Experience

• Industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• PLC systems, including Siemens and Allen Bradley platforms.
• HMI troubleshooting and support.
• AC/DC motors, gearboxes and drive systems.
• Variable speed drives, inverters and converters.
• Overhead cranes and associated safety systems.
• Safety-related control systems.

Working Pattern

• Continental shift pattern consisting of 12-hour days and nights.
• Rotating schedule of days, nights and rest periods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and structured pay progression.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Annual salary review.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Employee discounts and additional lifestyle benefits.
• Free onsite parking.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.