Job Title: Shift Maintenance Electrician\n\nLocation: Gateshead\nSalary: £46,405.13 (inclusive of 20% shift allowance)\nHours of Work: Rotating shift pattern between 05:30–17:30 and 17:30–05:30 (averaging 39 hours per week over the year)*\n\nThe Company\n\nA 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.\n\nBenefits\n\n• Service Bonus: 2% annual lump sum (December), increasing to 4% after 10 years and 5% after 20 years\n• Pension: 4–6% matched contribution (salary sacrifice)\n• Bonus Plan: Up to 5% of salary based on business performance\n• Holidays: Included within shift pattern\n• Healthcare: Onsite gym; corporate Health Cash Plan (contributions by employee for discounted dental, optical etc.)\n• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, discount vouchers, salary-sacrifice electric vehicle via Tusker\n\nJob Purpose\n\nTo 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nMaintenance & Troubleshooting\n\nRespond quickly and effectively to machinery and equipment breakdowns\nConduct electrical maintenance on plant systems and process equipment\nIdentify electrical faults and complete repairs\nTroubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices\nTest electrical systems, components, and installations to ensure correct functioning\nPerform inverter control work: replacement, setup, and tuning as required\nWork safely and competently in medium to large process environments\n\nPlanned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)\n\nFollow weekly planned maintenance schedules\nComplete and close works orders accurately\nCarry out planned and preventative maintenance on various plant systems\nMaintain compliance with electrical codes and standards\n\nTechnical Expertise & Documentation\n\nProgram and fault-find on PLCs (preferably Allen Bradley)\nRead, create, and modify electrical drawings\nWrite detailed shift reports and communicate issues to oncoming shifts\nAttend maintenance meetings when required\n\nSafety, Quality & Collaboration\n\nTake responsibility for personal and team safety at all times\n\nAdhere to organisational safety policies, procedures, and electrical standards\n\nMaintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in all work areas\n\nSupport production and quality teams where required\n\nAssist other departments to maintain operational continuity\n\nWork collaboratively as a flexible and proactive team member\n\nKey Customers\n\nManufacturing teams\nQuality teams\nProduction supervisors and shift leads\n\nMeasurement of Effectiveness\n\nAchievement of maintenance objectives\nReduction of site downtime (KPI-driven)\nQuality and accuracy of maintenance records and shift reporting\nCompliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards