Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-04
Listing for:
MTrec Ltd Technical
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join our clients team (this position is also suitable for multi-skilled engineers). This position is to strengthen our existing team and provide cover for Northeast production facilities.
This will be a day shift position however it is asked that candidates are flexible to support business needs.
The job you’ll do
* Reporting to the Site Manager / Group Maintenance manager, you will be responsible for planning and distributing tasks to ensure planned maintenance is achieved for the machines to run effectively.
* Work safely at all times complying with and using (safe systems of work using permit systems, method statement, dynamic risk assessment).
* Efficiently and effectively fault find / diagnose technical / process issues.
* Coordinate and cooperate with production supervision on a day-to-day basis to ensure smooth running of plant and equipment.
* Solve breakdown issues with minimal impact to production.
* Identify process and equipment improvement opportunities (maintenance schedules and equipment capability / reliability).
* Technical Responsibilities / Requirements.
* Ability to interpret electrical drawings.
* Fault finding skills on automation systems.
* Experience with AC/DC drives.
* Understanding of PLC’s.
* 18thedition IEE reg’s Desirable.
* Able to test & inspect fixed wiring & equipment installations.
* Cable & Containment selection experience.
* Install, Build/rebuild of equipment projects.
* Site & equipment (electrical) responsibility.
About you
* Recognised engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification.
* 3 - 5 years' engineering experience gained working within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience in PPM and fault finding on hydraulics and pneumatics systems on modern machinery and equipment.
* Electrical knowledge
* Using computer systems.
* Sound maintenance / engineering experience in a production environment, ideally a heavy engineering environment.
* Be flexible in attendance to complete activities.
* Follow instructions provided by site management / supervisors.
* Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times.
* Be a proactive team member.
* Improving technical skills and knowledge at all times.
* Some overtime working is expected
* Have some fabrication / welding skills
The Rewards and the Benefits
An attractive remuneration package including a weekly production bonus and a pension scheme is available to the right individual.
Overtime is paid at time & Half
Bonus scheme
Death in service
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