VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER 46064 Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias or Multi-Skilled) GATESHEAD, TYNE & WEAR SALARY £48,300 PER ANNUM 4-4 – Continental Shift Pattern – 2 Days, 2 Nights and 4 Off Zenith People are working with our client who are seeking to recruit a Maintenance Technician with an electrical bias or multi-skilled background to join a busy Maintenance Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate: * Excellent communication skills and a positive “can do” attitude * Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and strong attention to detail * Flexibility and teamwork, with the ability to work independently * Willingness to learn and undertake training and development in other areas to support departmental growth * Commitment to strict Health & Safety requirements Job Responsibilities * Maintain plant and equipment, assist with installation and commissioning of new systems, and support upgrades of existing equipment * Develop skills through training and experience, while supporting the development of colleagues * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Primary Activities * Work safely at all times, following instructions, procedures, permits, lock-offs, and safety systems * Assist in safety improvements wherever possible * Carry out reactive maintenance (e.g., breakdowns) and proactive maintenance (e.g., planned preventative maintenance, spares build-up) * Diagnose causes of equipment failure and identify root causes, communicating findings to relevant personnel * Work efficiently and expediently in all duties * Share relevant information with lead technicians, colleagues, and other personnel * Hand over incomplete work at the end of shifts Person Specification Essential * Minimum qualification: Time-served, Full Apprenticeship in Maintenance/Mechanical or Electrical Engineering * Experience in: * Electrical fault finding * Installation and fault-finding of AC/DC motors * Single and three-phase supplies * Ability to: * Manage time and information effectively, prioritising tasks * Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills * Work independently as well as within a team Benefits * Competitive salary * Annual bonus * Company pension scheme * Private health care * Medical cash plan * Life insurance If you are a time-served Electrical Biased or Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician interested in being considered for this position please click apply now