Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Elec Biased Ideally)

  • CV Technical
  • Cramlington, Northumberland
  • Apr 15, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Cramlington
Salary: 52,500 - 57,500 (including shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: Panama Shift (42 hours per week) - 2's & 3's - Days / Nights



The Opportunity

We 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.



The Role

  • Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on production equipment
  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults across machinery and site equipment
  • Perform calibration, validation, and corrective work on equipment such as load cells and temperature controllers
  • Work with PLC systems (Siemens preferred) for fault finding and diagnostics
  • Maintain and support AC/DC drives (Siemens & ABB)
  • Work with tension control systems and industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet)
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
  • Work closely with the engineering team to improve reliability and performance
  • Accurately record maintenance activities using a CMMS system


Requirements

  • Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
  • HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (desirable)
  • Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Knowledge of PLCs, drives, and industrial networks


What's on Offer

  • Overtime paid at 1.5x / 2x
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Health benefits
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Additional overtime incentives (2x / 3x on certain days/ E.g Bank Holidays Etc.)


Progression

  • Clear routes into Team Leader and Supervisor positions
  • Ongoing training and development available


Apply

If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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