E3 Recruitment

Maintenance Electrican

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join a market leading international manufacturing organisation based in the Walbottle area of Newcastle.

The business offers £52,200 basic salary, plus 5% performance bonus and overtime is also available at a premium.



The shift pattern for this Maintenance Electrician role is 4 on 4 off, 6-6 days and nights.

We are keen to speak with an experienced Maintenance Electrician seeking to join a forward-thinking company with large backing and wants to further their career with an array of accredited training, development and progression opportunities, plus fantastic prospects.

What's in it for you as a Maintenance Electrician:



  • Salary: £52.2K per annum, plus 5% Bonus

  • Pension contribution up to 10% and excellent benefits package

  • Training and career development, including health and safety training, management training (ILM), cross skilling and upskilling

  • Aviva Digicare+

  • Share option scheme, plus employee benefits program

  • Hours of work: Days and Nights, 6am to 6pm, 6pm to 6am, 4 on 4 off shift pattern

  • The ability to work within a skilled team of engineers upon a permanent basis

  • Job security and personal development within a market leading, international manufacturing organisation.


Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Electrician:



  • Providing plant-wide electrical maintenance services, departmental support and repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained - maintaining factory manufacturing machinery

  • Monitor & supply Engineering support of machine set-up & changeovers to ensure that the product conforms to any quality assurance standards and ensuring changeovers are as efficient as possible

  • Make sure PPMs and commissioning stages are followed.


Required Experience and Qualifications of the Maintenance Electrician:



  • Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or level 3 qualification: NVQ and BTEC, with City and Guilds etc - Must be Electrical Engineering Qualifications to Level 3

  • Motor, Drive, safety circuit and PLC system experience would be a distinct advantage

  • The ability to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment undertaking PPM and TPM activities

  • High degree of Health & Safety awareness

  • Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions to electrical machinery problems.



In return, you will be offered a truly varied Maintenance Electrician role within a dynamic and a fast-paced business where opportunities to develop your skill sets and career progression path often arise.

If you are interested, please apply now…

Keywords: Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Electrician



  • Start: ASAP
  • Rate: Up to £52200 per annum + Excellent Benefits
  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: E3 Recruitment
  • Contact: Laura Rogers
  • Tel: 01484 645269
  • Fax: 01484 500385
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2025-04-29 17:06:27 -

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