Electrical Maintenance Technician
Carbon 60
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.
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