Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Cramlington

Job DescriptionElectrical Maintenance Engineer\n\nLocation: Cramlington
Salary: £52,500 - £57,500 (including shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: Panama Shift (42 hours per week) - 2's & 3's - Days / Nights \n\nThe Opportunity\nWe are currently recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with strong investment in engineering, offering long-term stability, progression, and a supportive team environment.\n\nThe Role\n

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• Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on production equipment

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• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across machinery and site equipment

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• Perform calibration, validation, and corrective work on equipment such as load cells and temperature controllers

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• Work with PLC systems (Siemens ) for fault finding and diagnostics

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• Maintain and support AC/DC drives (Siemens & ABB)

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• Work with tension control systems and industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet)

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• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

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• Work closely with the engineering team to improve reliability and performance

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• Accurately record maintenance activities using a CMMS system

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\n\nRequirements\n

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• Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering (or similar)

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• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (desirable)

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• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills

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• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment

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• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, and industrial networks

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\n\nWhat's on Offer\n

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• Overtime paid at 1.5x / 2x

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• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

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• Pension scheme

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• Life assurance

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• Health benefits

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• Subsidised canteen

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• Cycle to work scheme

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• Employee assistance programme

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• Additional overtime incentives (2x / 3x on certain days/ E.g Bank Holidays Etc.)

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\n\nProgression\n

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• Clear routes into Team Leader and Supervisor positions

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• Ongoing training and development available

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\n\nApply\nIf you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.\n\nEmail: \n\nDirect Line: 01455 242 070