Electrical Maintenance Technician - Shift

We Are Zenith
Newcastle upon Tyne
Zenith are working with our client who are looking to recruit a time-served Electrical Biased Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of high‑volume manufacturing equipment. Working as part of a fast‑paced shift team, you will diagnose faults, carry out planned and reactive maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment uptime and production efficiency.

* Perform electrical maintenance on automated production machinery, robotics, conveyors, and high‑speed manufacturing equipment.

* Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including PLC‑related issues, sensors, drives, motors, and control panels.

* Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime and extend equipment life.

* Respond quickly to breakdowns, ensuring safe and effective resolution to restore production.

* Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.

* Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.

* Work closely with production teams to optimise machine performance and identify improvement opportunities.

* Ensure all work complies with electrical safety standards, site procedures, and regulatory requirements.

* Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation.

* Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and Lean.

* Work effectively within a multi‑skilled engineering team across shifts.

* Communicate clearly with supervisors, production staff, and engineering colleagues regarding equipment status and maintenance priorities.

* Support training and knowledge‑sharing across the team.

Skills & Experience Required

* Time‑served Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, City & Guilds).

* Strong experience in electrical maintenance within a high‑volume or automated manufacturing environment.

* Competence in fault‑finding on PLC‑controlled systems (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.).

* Solid understanding of electrical schematics, control circuits, and industrial automation.

* Experience with AC/DC drives, sensors, motors, and safety circuits.

The Person we are looking for:-

* Ability to work independently on shift and make sound technical decisions under pressure.

* Proactive, hands‑on problem solver with strong attention to detail.

* Calm under pressure with a focus on safety and quality.

* Strong communication and teamwork skills.

* Driven to improve processes, reduce downtime, and support operational excellence.

* Competitive salary with shift allowance.

* Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.

* A fast‑paced manufacturing environment with advanced automation.

If you are a time-served Electrical Biased Maintenance Technician and would like to be considered for this vacancy, please apply now
Posted 2026-04-08

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