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

Key Customers

Manufacturing teams
Quality teams
Production supervisors and shift leads

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