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Job Title: Shift Maintenance Electrician
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £46,405.13 (inclusive of 20% shift allowance)
Hours of Work: Rotating shift pattern between 05:30–17:30 and 17:30–05:30 (averaging 39 hours per week over the year)*
Benefits
• Service Bonus: 2% annual lump sum (December), increasing to 4% after 10 years and 5% after 20 years
• Pension: 4–6% matched contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Bonus Plan: Up to 5% of salary based on business performance
• Holidays: Included within shift pattern
• Healthcare: Onsite gym; corporate Health Cash Plan (contributions by employee for discounted dental, optical etc.)
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, discount vouchers, salary-sacrifice electric vehicle via Tusker
Job Purpose
To ensure plant and production equipment are safe, reliable, and available for use through effective shift-based electrical maintenance. This includes responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned and preventative maintenance, and supporting other departments as needed to maintain smooth production operations.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Respond quickly and effectively to machinery and equipment breakdowns
- Conduct electrical maintenance on plant systems and process equipment
- Identify electrical faults and complete repairs
- Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices
- Test electrical systems, components, and installations to ensure correct functioning
- Perform inverter control work: replacement, setup, and tuning as required
- Work safely and competently in medium to large process environments
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
- Follow weekly planned maintenance schedules
- Complete and close works orders accurately
- Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on various plant systems
- Maintain compliance with electrical codes and standards
Technical Expertise & Documentation
- Program and fault-find on PLCs (preferably Allen Bradley)
- Read, create, and modify electrical drawings
- Write detailed shift reports and communicate issues to oncoming shifts
- Attend maintenance meetings when required
Safety, Quality & Collaboration
- Take responsibility for personal and team safety at all times
- Adhere to organisational safety policies, procedures, and electrical standards
- Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in all work areas
- Support production and quality teams where required
- Assist other departments to maintain operational continuity
- Work collaboratively as a flexible and proactive team member
Key Customers
Manufacturing teams
Quality teams
Production supervisors and shift leads
Measurement of Effectiveness
Achievement of maintenance objectives
Reduction of site downtime (KPI-driven)
Quality and accuracy of maintenance records and shift reporting
Compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards
The Company
A leading, modern manufacturing operation committed to quality, safety, and strong engineering standards. With significant investment in technology, people and continuous improvement, the business offers excellent long-term career prospects and a stable working environment. This is an opportunity to join a skilled maintenance team where your expertise directly contributes to plant performance and operational efficiency.
