Day Shift - Electrical Maintenance Technician
CV-LibraryNorth Shields, North TynesidepermanentPosted: 16 September 2026
Apply NowWe are Zenith are working closely with our client who are based in the North-East and are looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician to work Day Shift on a permanent basis.
Reporting directly to the Electrical Supervisor and work closely with them to organise workloads within their designated area, you will have a strong working knowledge of electrical systems and be responsible for carrying out installation, maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostic activities. This includes installing and maintaining electrical components, wiring and control systems while adhering to all relevant health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Report to the Electrical Supervisor regarding workload planning and progress within the assigned area.
* Install, maintain and test electrical components, wiring and control systems.
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including fault-finding, rewiring and system testing.
* Work closely with the Procurement and Design teams to ensure all materials and documentation are available to meet production schedules.
* Communicate with Inspection to ensure work is completed to the required quality standards.
* Take responsibility for wiring lights, isolators, invertors control panels, fans, electric coils etc
* Liaise with Inspection regarding non-conformances, rework activities and corrective actions.
* Support adherence to company processes, procedures and quality standards.
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as required.
Skills & Experience – Essential
* Strong knowledge of electrical installation practices and health & safety requirements.
* Fully time-served
* Experience in fault-finding, diagnostics and electrical maintenance.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* IT literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work effectively within a team and across departments.
Qualifications
* Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Installation.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certificate. 2391 Preferred but not essential
* HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering desirable but not essential
*Please note, this is not a Site Electrician’s vacancy. It will be based within a Manufacturing Facility working on a Production Shop Floor Monday to Friday with an early finish every Friday*
If you are a time-served Electrical Maintenance Technician/Electrician with 18th Edition and are looking for an opportunity to join an established North East Manufacturer on a permanent basis, please click apply now
Reporting directly to the Electrical Supervisor and work closely with them to organise workloads within their designated area, you will have a strong working knowledge of electrical systems and be responsible for carrying out installation, maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostic activities. This includes installing and maintaining electrical components, wiring and control systems while adhering to all relevant health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Report to the Electrical Supervisor regarding workload planning and progress within the assigned area.
* Install, maintain and test electrical components, wiring and control systems.
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including fault-finding, rewiring and system testing.
* Work closely with the Procurement and Design teams to ensure all materials and documentation are available to meet production schedules.
* Communicate with Inspection to ensure work is completed to the required quality standards.
* Take responsibility for wiring lights, isolators, invertors control panels, fans, electric coils etc
* Liaise with Inspection regarding non-conformances, rework activities and corrective actions.
* Support adherence to company processes, procedures and quality standards.
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as required.
Skills & Experience – Essential
* Strong knowledge of electrical installation practices and health & safety requirements.
* Fully time-served
* Experience in fault-finding, diagnostics and electrical maintenance.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* IT literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work effectively within a team and across departments.
Qualifications
* Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Installation.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certificate. 2391 Preferred but not essential
* HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering desirable but not essential
*Please note, this is not a Site Electrician’s vacancy. It will be based within a Manufacturing Facility working on a Production Shop Floor Monday to Friday with an early finish every Friday*
If you are a time-served Electrical Maintenance Technician/Electrician with 18th Edition and are looking for an opportunity to join an established North East Manufacturer on a permanent basis, please click apply now