Location: Cramlington
Salary: £52,500 - £57,500 (including shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: Panama Shift (42 hours per week) - 2's & 3's - Days / Nights
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with strong investment in engineering, offering long-term stability, progression, and a supportive team environment.
The Role
Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on production equipment
Diagnose and repair electrical faults across machinery and site equipment
Perform calibration, validation, and corrective work on equipment such as load cells and temperature controllers
Work with PLC systems (Siemens preferred) for fault finding and diagnostics
Maintain and support AC/DC drives (Siemens & ABB)
Work with tension control systems and industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet)
Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
Work closely with the engineering team to improve reliability and performance
Accurately record maintenance activities using a CMMS system
Requirements
Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (desirable)
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Knowledge of PLCs, drives, and industrial networks
What's on Offer
Overtime paid at 1.5x / 2x
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Health benefits
Subsidised canteen
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Additional overtime incentives (2x / 3x on certain days/ E.g Bank Holidays Etc.)
Progression
Clear routes into Team Leader and Supervisor positions
Ongoing training and development available
Apply
If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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Salary description
£52500.00 - £57500.00 per year