Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job DescriptionElectrical Maintenance Technician 📍 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne 💼 Type: Permanent 💰 Salary: £43,000 per annum ⏰ Shift Pattern: Continental (Shift Pattern doesnt include working weekends) Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a new, permanent opportunity with a great work-life balance? We’re hiring a motivated and reliable technician to join our engineering team in Newcastle Upon Tyne, working a continental shift pattern that doesnt include weekends. About the Role: As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, services, and the fabric of the building, ensuring maximum efficiency, safety, and uptime. Key Responsibilities: Carry out reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance on a wide range of site equipment. Accurately record and communicate maintenance activities using written, verbal, or electronic means. Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards (IEE regulations) and internal HSE procedures. Assist in identifying and fixing faults across electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical equipment. Participate in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and take ownership of solutions. Review maintenance tasks and provide feedback or corrective action plans. What You’ll Need: Time-served Maintenance Technician background Solid electrical maintenance experience within an engineering environment (5+ years) Familiarity with PLC systems, particularly Allen Bradley Exposure to mechanical systems alongside electrical expertise Good understanding of health & safety procedures Desirable Qualifications: 17th Edition IEE Regulations HNC in Engineering NEBOSH or IOSH Certification Why Join Us? ✔ Permanent role with job security ✔ Competitive salary of £43,000 ✔ Modern facility and collaborative team ✔ Continental shifts with weekends off ✔ Opportunities to contribute to real improvement projects If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking company that values its engineers and offers a strong work/life balance – apply today by emailing or calling Lewis at CDM. l.holman@cdmrecruitment.com / 01914692409 Job SeekersRegister Now Job seekers Our Consultants don’t just wait for the right job to come along – Read more Employers Make sure your company has the right workforce to support it – Read more