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Maintenance Electrician - Continental Shifts

Maintenance Electrician - Continental Shifts

📍 Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
£45,000 per annum
£45000/annum
Industry: Manufacturing/Surveying
Applications: <10
Posted: 04-09-2026
Company: MTrec Ltd Technical
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225569637

Job Description:

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our clients are specialists in their market sector, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician on a permanent basis to work a continental shift system.

If you are a highly skilled Maintenance Electrician and happy to work a continental shift system this role could be ideal for you.

The Job you’ll do

About You

Recognised engineering apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, Multi-Skilled Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline or HNC/HND in an engineering discipline. 

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

City & Guilds 2391, 2394 or 2395 (Inspection and Testing).

PLC training or fault-finding experience.

Hydraulics and pneumatics training or experience.

IOSH Working Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.

Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Root Cause Analysis training.

MEWP, FLT or First Aid qualifications.

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workload, work independently using initiative and respond effectively to changing production demands.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments and contribute positively as part of a team.

Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and workmanship, with excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Proactive and solutions-focused, taking ownership of work, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and contributing to equipment reliability.

Flexible, professional and adaptable, with a positive attitude, high integrity and a willingness to learn, develop new skills and share knowledge with others.

The Rewards and the Benefits

Permanent job.

Continental shift pattern.

Competitive pay rate.

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