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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Posted 01 April 2026
Salary £51,000 - £55,000 per year
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140318
Job FunctionMaintenance

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

  • You will be joining a renowned North-East Manufacturing company, with a long and proud history in the Newcastle area.

  • Immediate start available

  • An inclusive and supportive team culture

  • A highly secure business with an incredibly strong order book

  • 25 days holiday plus BH

  • Bonus Scheme

  • Competitive company pension

  • On-site gym & free parking

  • Private Healthcare

MTrec’s New Opportunity.

MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based in Newcastle, who are looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a successful company that really puts their employees at the heart of their business. In this critical role, they are looking for an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who has a drive to succeed and motivate others.

If this role is of interest to you, apply now for an immediate response!

Shift Pattern:

  • Continentals

  • 12x hour shifts (Days/Nights)

The Job You’ll Do.

  • Diagnose and resolve electrical faults using wiring diagrams and schematics.

  • Troubleshoot PLC systems, specifically Siemens platforms.

  • Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks (PPM).

  • Install and commission new machinery and equipment.

  • Identify, overhaul, and repair faults within mechanical systems.

  • Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

About You;

  • Minimum of a time served apprenticeship in maintenance engineering to NVQ Level 3 (Electrical bias preferable)

  • PLC fault finding experience (desirable)

  • A HNC or above in a relevant discipline (desirable)

  • Computer literate – Microsoft Office.

  • Possession of an IPAF licence, MEWP (desirable)

  • FLT licence (desirable)

  • Able to work both independently and as part of a small team