£47–52k | Newcastle | Permanent
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15 days off in every 21 | No weekend working | Private healthcare
CDM Recruitment is working with a major engineering and manufacturing business in Newcastle to recruit an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician.
This is a hands-on electrical maintenance role working across a substantial manufacturing site, covering reactive and preventative maintenance, breakdowns, electrical fault finding and equipment improvement.
The shift pattern is a major benefit: five 12-hour day shifts and five 12-hour night shifts across a 21-day cycle, giving you 15 days off in every 21 with no weekend working.
The role:
- Reactive, planned and preventative electrical maintenance
- Electrical fault finding and breakdown response
- Maintenance of manufacturing and production equipment
- Fault finding on electrical control systems, motors, sensors and associated equipment
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
- Root cause analysis and equipment reliability improvements
- Supporting machinery installation and commissioning
- Continuous improvement and downtime reduction
- PLC fault finding and diagnostics where required
What we're looking for:
- Time-served Electrical Maintenance Technician / Electrical Maintenance Engineer
- Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent
- Maintenance experience within manufacturing, production or engineering
- xgikmsk Strong electrical fault-finding skills
- Experience fault finding on industrial machinery and control systems
- Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
- PLC fault-finding/diagnostic experience advantageous
- HNC or equivalent advantageous
Package:
- £47–52k
- Overtime and annual bonus
- Permanent position
- 12-hour rotating days and nights
- No weekend working
- 15 days off in every 21
- Private healthcare
Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Wallsend employer: CDM Recruitment
CDM Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values equal opportunities and diversity. With a focus on employee growth, we provide our team with the resources and training necessary to excel in their roles, ensuring that every individual feels valued and empowered. Located in Washington, our commitment to safety and professionalism makes us a trusted choice for those seeking meaningful employment in the construction sector.
