Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician Permanent Continental shift pattern (4 on 4 off 2 days 2 nights) Gateshead Consolidated salary of £44,000 per annum What You’ll Do As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll ensure equipment operates smoothly and efficiently. Activities Performing reactive and proactive maintenance on plant equipment. Investigating equipment failures and determining root causes. Following strict safety protocols. Supporting installation and commissioning of new equipment. Recording activities and maintaining accurate documentation. Communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors. Reporting non-conformances and seeking assistance when needed. Referring to technical documentation. Adhering to company policies and contributing to a positive work environment. Essential Qualifications & Skills Minimum ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Maintenance/Electrical. Electrical fault-finding experience Heavy engineering electrical maintenance. AC/DC motor installation and fault-finding. Working with single and three-phase supplies. Nice-to-Have Skills Knowledge of: PLCs and HMIs. Motors and drive starters. Pyrometry and HV switching. Crane maintenance. Qualifications like 17th Edition or MEWP/Forklift certifications. Experience working at height. Basic proficiency with MS Office applications