Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Northumberland, UK Department:
Engineering Shift Pattern:
Continental shift pattern – 12-hour shifts rotating days and nights Salary: £50,793.68 – £57,528.97 , inclusive of shift allowance, DOE An established manufacturing organisation in Northumberland is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its Engineering team. This is a site-based, hands-on role focused on maintaining and improving electrical systems that support a high-performance manufacturing operation.

The Role The successful candidate will provide electrical engineering support to ensure production equipment, facilities, and services are maintained to a high standard. Working closely with engineering, production, and project teams, the role plays a key part in equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on production equipment Diagnose and repair electrical faults on manufacturing machinery and support equipment Perform calibration, validation, and corrective adjustments on devices such as load cells and temperature controllers Provide engineering support to production to improve machine output and resolve process issues Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment Work alongside the on-site project team to develop new or improved electrical control systems Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and site procedures (including LOTO, permits to work, risk assessments, and ATEX requirements) Support and mentor junior technicians and apprentices where required Technical Skills & Knowledge Proven experience fault-finding and troubleshooting Siemens PLC systems Familiarity with AC/DC drives (Siemens and ABB preferred) Working knowledge of tension control systems

Experience with industrial bus systems such as Profibus and Profinet Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems and best practices Qualifications & Experience Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering Knowledge of current electrical installation standards (desirable but not essential) Knowledge of ATEX zoning and hazardous environments (desirable but not essential) Personal Attributes Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Confident communicator, capable of explaining technical issues clearly Strong sense of responsibility and professional approach This opportunity would suit a capable Electrical Engineer comfortable working 12-hour continental shifts across days and nights in a technically demanding manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.