Electrical Maintenance Technician
Job in
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH98, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-27
Listing for:
Zenith Training
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Zenith are delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit a proactive, time‑served Electrical Biased Maintenance Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established engineering team within a business that genuinely invests in its people, equipment, and future. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and working with a wide range of industrial equipment.
Why This Role?
* PLC and Drive training available to support your development
* FLT MEWP training available
* Work with a highly skilled engineering team
* Excellent long‑term career prospects
* A business that invests in people, training, and modern equipment
Key Responsibilities:
- * Maintain and repair plant and equipment, responding to both reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance.
* Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new and existing machinery.
* Take a proactive approach to identifying improvements, safety enhancements, and long‑term engineering solutions.
* Diagnose electrical faults, identify root causes, and communicate findings clearly to relevant colleagues.
* Work collaboratively with the lead technician, maintenance team, and wider departments to ensure smooth operations.
* Contribute to the development of other engineers through knowledge sharing and teamwork.
Qualifications
Required:
- * ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (Electrical bias essential)
* Strong electrical fault‑finding skills –
* Training can be provided on Siemens PLC’s where necessary, in the form of a course
* * Experience in heavy engineering electrical maintenance or similar environments.
* Confident working with AC/DC motors, single‑phase and three‑phase systems.
* A proactive mindset with the ability to spot issues early and take initiative.
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- * Annual bonus
* Company pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* On‑site fitness facility
* Medical cash plan
* Attractive Pension Scheme
If you are a pro-active, time-served Electrical Maintenance Technician looking to join a business who genuinely invest in their employees, and would like to be considered for this vacancy, please click apply now
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