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