Electrical Maintenance Technician

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Zenith are delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit a proactive, time‑served Electrical Biased Maintenance Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established engineering team within a business that genuinely invests in its people, equipment, and future. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and working with a wide range of industrial equipment.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • PLC and Drive training available to support your development
  • FLT MEWP training available
  • Work with a highly skilled engineering team
  • Excellent long‑term career prospects
  • A business that invests in people, training, and modern equipment

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair plant and equipment, responding to both reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance.
  • Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new and existing machinery.
  • Take a proactive approach to identifying improvements, safety enhancements, and long‑term engineering solutions.
  • Diagnose electrical faults, identify root causes, and communicate findings clearly to relevant colleagues.
  • Work collaboratively with the lead technician, maintenance team, and wider departments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Contribute to the development of other engineers through knowledge sharing and teamwork.

Essential

  • ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (Electrical bias essential)
  • Strong electrical fault‑finding skills – Training can be provided on Siemens PLC’s where necessary, in the form of a course
  • Experience in heavy engineering electrical maintenance or similar environments.
  • Confident working with AC/DC motors, single‑phase and three‑phase systems.
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to spot issues early and take initiative.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • On‑site gym
  • Laundry service
  • Medical cash plan
  • Attractive Pension Scheme

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Company: Zenith Training Ltd
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Location: Gateshead
Job Description:

Zenith are delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit a proactive, time‑served Electrical Biased Maintenance Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established engineering team within a business that genuinely invests in its people, equipment, and future. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and working with a wide range of industrial equipment.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • PLC and Drive training available to support your development
  • FLT MEWP training available
  • Work with a highly skilled engineering team
  • Excellent long‑term career prospects
  • A business that invests in people, training, and modern equipment

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair plant and equipment, responding to both reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance.
  • Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new and existing machinery.
  • Take a proactive approach to identifying improvements, safety enhancements, and long‑term engineering solutions.
  • Diagnose electrical faults, identify root causes, and communicate findings clearly to relevant colleagues.
  • Work collaboratively with the lead technician, maintenance team, and wider departments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Contribute to the development of other engineers through knowledge sharing and teamwork.

Essential

  • ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (Electrical bias essential)
  • Strong electrical fault‑finding skills – Training can be provided on Siemens PLC’s where necessary, in the form of a course
  • Experience in heavy engineering electrical maintenance or similar environments.
  • Confident working with AC/DC motors, single‑phase and three‑phase systems.
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to spot issues early and take initiative.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • On‑site gym
  • Laundry service
  • Medical cash plan
  • Attractive Pension Scheme

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Posted: May 19th, 2026