Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Newcastle, Staffordshire)
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Location: Newcastle, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, UKJob DescriptionWere currently recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join one of our prestigious clients in Newcastle-under-Lyme!This hands-on role involves both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of industrial production machinery. You'll be working predominantly in Newcastle-under-Lyme with occasional travel to their secondary site in Whitchurch (although this is rare). Both facilities specialise in agricultural manufacturing, maintaining bulk material processing equipment.The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical bias and experience working in production, manufacturing or industrial settings. Mechanical knowledge is also highly beneficial. You'll join a small, supportive team of engineers and occasionally oversee contractors on site.This is a Full-Time, Permanent position!What youll be doingPlanned and reactive maintenance Work as part of a small engineering team, covering both electrical and mechanical repairsMaintain and repair machinery such as conveyors, elevators, mixers, conditioners, presses, extruders, motors, and PLCs etcAim to maximise performance and reduce production downtimeIdentify faults and escalate major issues to site managementAssist with machinery installations and upgradesEnsure a safe working environment across both sitesSupporting capital expenditure and continuous improvement projectsUpholding 5S standards in all work areasHoursWeek 1: M-F 6:00am 14:00pm (Morning) Week 2: M-F 8:00am 17:00pm (Days) Week 3: M-F 14:00pm 22:00pm (Noons) Week 4: M-F 8:00am 17:00pm (Days)Pay£44,500 per annum Overtime available Skills/Experience Required Minimum 12 months of experience in an electrical maintenance roleElectrically qualified (NVQ, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, 18th Edition or equivalent)Experience in a production, manufacturing, or industrial environmentExcellent communication skills (verbal and written)Good understanding of Health & Safety regulationsExperience with PLCsFull UK Driving Licence essentialFlexible to work across two sites and varied shift patternsAvailable for occasional on-call duties (rare)Benefits 37 days holiday (including bank holidays)Employee Assistance Programme support for a wide range of topicsPrivate Medical InsuranceEnhanced pension contributions after 12 monthsPersonal and professional development opportunitiesCycle to work schemeB&Q Trade Card 10% discount in-store and onlineFree on-site parkingTraining providedOvertime availableEssentialAll applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK (sponsorship not provided).Must be commutable to both Newcastle-under-Lyme and Whitchurch.What to do nextIf youre interested in this role, please apply and we will be in touch!Modus Personnel are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.TPBN1_UKTJ
- Location:
- Newcastle, Staffordshire
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering