Full job descriptionElectrical Maintenance EngineerCovering 2 Site - Gateshead / Durham
£40,000 - £45,000
Days / Monday - Friday (Flexi Start & Finish Time)
Overtime Available
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business operating across two sites in the North East.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrically biased engineer who is looking to move into a permanent days-based position, while still having access to overtime at an enhanced rate.
The successful engineer will work within a busy manufacturing environment, maintaining a range of automated production equipment and supporting the continued reliability and performance of the sites.
The Role*Planned and reactive electrical maintenance
*Electrical fault finding and troubleshooting
*PLC fault finding, including Siemens and Schneider systems
*Panel wiring and panel building
*Fault finding on sensors, relays, drives, inverters and motors
*Maintenance of automated production machinery
*Working with palletising equipment and robotic systems
*Diagnosing breakdowns and reducing production downtime
*Supporting continuous improvement and machinery reliability
*Working across two manufacturing sites within the North East
*Ensuring all engineering work is completed safely and efficiently
The CandidateThe successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will ideally have:
*Minimum 5 years’ engineering experience
*Strong electrical maintenance background
*Previous experience within manufacturing or a similar industrial environment
*NVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical engineering qualification
*HNC Electrical Engineering would be advantageous
*PLC fault-finding experience
*Experience with motors, drives, inverters, sensors and relays
*Experience working with automated machinery
*Panel wiring experience
*Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Experience with Siemens or Schneider PLCs, robotics, palletisers or highly automated production equipment would be particularly advantageous.
Package*£40,000 - £45,000 basic salary
*Permanent Days
*42.5 Hours Per Week
*Training and progression opportunities
*Permanent position
*Established manufacturing environment
If you are an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer or Electrically Biased Engineer looking for a strong days-based opportunity in the North East, please apply with an up-to-date CV.