Job Title
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location
Consett, County Durham
Salary
£56,000 per annum, including shift premium, plus paid overtime
Benefits
- Paid overtime.
- Company pension contribution of 3%, increasing to 5% after three years.
- Christmas shutdown, with working only where urgent requirements arise.
- Bank holidays generally off. Where working is required, double-time pay plus a day’s holiday back.
The Company
An established manufacturing business is looking for a Shift Technician to support plant reliability and keep production running efficiently. Working closely with production and maintenance colleagues, you will join an environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement are central to daily operations.
Working Hours
Rotating 12-hour shifts:
- Four consecutive day shifts, 6am–6pm.
- Four days off.
- Four consecutive night shifts, 6pm–6am.
Job Description
As a Shift Technician, you will provide hands‑on engineering support to production, responding to equipment issues, reducing downtime and helping maximise machine availability.
- Diagnosing faults and completing timely, effective repairs.
- Supporting the safe and efficient running of plant equipment.
- Escalating significant concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
- Contributing to improvements in productivity, quality and equipment reliability.
- Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.
- Sharing technical knowledge and supporting colleagues’ development.
The Shift Technician will also contribute to daily team meetings and help coordinate work where required, keeping communication clear across departments.
Skills & Experience
To succeed as a Shift Technician, you will bring:
- An HNC, time‑served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification within an engineering discipline.
- Practical engineering fault‑finding and repair skills.
- The ability to solve problems efficiently and apply technical knowledge.
- Clear communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.
- A willingness to mentor colleagues and support team development.
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