Electrical Maintenance Technician

Company: Zenith People
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Continental Shift Pattern of 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off

Zenith People 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026