×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH98, England, UK
Listing for: Zenith Training
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electrical Maintenance Technician (Permanent)
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
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

Job Posting Language
Employment Category
Education (minimum level)
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary