Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Shift Maintenance Electrician

Location: Gateshead
Salary: £46,405.13 (inclusive of 20% shift allowance)
Hours of Work: Rotating shift pattern between 05:30–17:30 and 17:30–05:30 (averaging 39 hours per week over the year)*

The Company

A leading, modern manufacturing operation committed to quality, safety, and strong engineering standards. With significant investment in technology, people and continuous improvement, the business offers excellent long-term career prospects and a stable working environment. This is an opportunity to join a skilled maintenance team where your expertise directly contributes to plant performance and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Service Bonus: 2% annual lump sum (December), increasing to 4% after 10 years and 5% after 20 years
• Pension: 4–6% matched contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Bonus Plan: Up to 5% of salary based on business performance
• Holidays: Included within shift pattern
• Healthcare: Onsite gym; corporate Health Cash Plan (contributions by employee for discounted dental, optical etc.)
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, discount vouchers, salary-sacrifice electric vehicle via Tusker

Job Purpose

To ensure plant and production equipment are safe, reliable, and available for use through effective shift-based electrical maintenance. This includes responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned and preventative maintenance, and supporting other departments as needed to maintain smooth production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Respond quickly and effectively to machinery and equipment breakdowns
• Conduct electrical maintenance on plant systems and process equipment
• Identify electrical faults and complete repairs
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices
• Test electrical systems, components, and installations to ensure correct functioning
• Perform inverter control work: replacement, setup, and tuning as required
• Work safely and competently in medium to large process environments

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

• Follow weekly planned maintenance schedules
• Complete and close works orders accurately
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on various plant systems
• Maintain compliance with electrical codes and standards

Technical Expertise & Documentation

• Program and fault-find on PLCs (preferably Allen Bradley)
• Read, create, and modify electrical drawings
• Write detailed shift reports and communicate issues to oncoming shifts
• Attend maintenance meetings when required

Safety, Quality & Collaboration

• Take responsibility for personal and team safety at all times
• Adhere to organisational safety policies, procedures, and electrical standards
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in all work areas
• Support production and quality teams where required
• Assist other departments to maintain operational continuity
• Work collaboratively as a flexible and proactive team member

Measurement of Effectiveness

• Achievement of maintenance objectives
• Reduction of site downtime (KPI-driven)
• Quality and accuracy of maintenance records and shift reporting
• Compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed