Electrical Maintenance Technician in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
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Zenith People are working with our client who are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Biased Shift Maintenance Technician to join their team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will be time-served and have previous experience of working in a fully automated production environment responding to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
Shift pattern (Contientals)
Responsibilities:
The main purpose of the role is to provide expert electrical support to ensure manufacturing operations, site facilities, and related services are maintained to a high standard of reliability, safety, and efficiency.
* Conduct routine and preventative maintenance on production equipment to minimise downtime and ensure optimal performance.
* Perform calibration, validation, and corrections on devices such as load cells and temperature controllers.
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults in production machinery and auxiliary equipment.
* Collaborate with engineering teams to drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and system performance.
* Maintain thorough and accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs via CMMS.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures
* Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery and systems.
* Provide guidance, technical support, and training to apprentices and junior technicians.
* Support production operations by identifying and resolving electrical issues that affect output and efficiency.
* Partner with the on-site projects team to develop and enhance electrical control systems.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proficient in fault diagnosis using Siemens PLCs.
* Hands-on experience with AC/DC drives (primarily Siemens and ABB).
* Understanding of tension control systems and associated feedback mechanisms.
* Working knowledge of industrial bus networks (Profibus, Profinet).
* Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and technical drawings.
* Strong grasp of electrical circuit design and troubleshooting.
* Full Electrical Biased Apprenticeship
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- Location:
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Job Type:
- FullTime