Electrical Maintenance Technician

Company: Extension Recruitment
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Location: Gateshead
Job Description:

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Gateshead

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum, including shift allowance

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Shift Type: Continental Shifts

We are currently looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a thriving engineering and maintenance team in Gateshead.

About the Company: Our client is a major player in the steel industry, supplying high-quality products to a range of sectors. Offering stability, growth and the chance to be part of a high-performing business.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain plant and equipment, both reactively and proactively
  • Assist in safety improvements
  • Systematically establish the cause of equipment failure and identify root causes
  • Communicate relevant information with colleagues and ensure efficient handovers
  • Record activities and refer to necessary documentation when required

About You – Electrical Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician, you will bring a strong background in electrical engineering and maintenance.

Qualifications

  • Minimum standard of ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQIII or equivalent in Maintenance/Electrical Engineering
  • Experience in electrical fault finding, installation, and maintenance of AC/DC motors, and single and three-phase supplies
  • Preparedness to work at height

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Electrical Maintenance Technician role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.

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Posted: April 18th, 2026