Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Cramlington

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Northumberland, UK

Department: Engineering

Shift Pattern: Continental shift pattern – 12‑hour shifts rotating days and nights

Salary: £50,793.68 – £57,528.97, inclusive of shift allowance, DOE

An established manufacturing organisation in Northumberland is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its Engineering team. This is a site‑based, hands‑on role focused on maintaining and improving electrical systems that support a high‑performance manufacturing operation.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide electrical engineering support to ensure production equipment, facilities, and services are maintained to a high standard. Working closely with engineering, production, and project teams, the role plays a key part in equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on production equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on manufacturing machinery and support equipment
• Perform calibration, validation, and corrective adjustments on devices such as load cells and temperature controllers
• Provide engineering support to production to improve machine output and resolve process issues
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Work alongside the on‑site project team to develop new or improved electrical control systems
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and site procedures (including LOTO, permits to work, risk assessments, and ATEX requirements)
• Support and mentor junior technicians and apprentices where required

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Proven experience fault‑finding and troubleshooting Siemens PLC systems
• Familiarity with AC/DC drives (Siemens and ABB preferred)
• Working knowledge of tension control systems
• Experience with industrial bus systems such as Profibus and Profinet
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems and best practices

Qualifications & Experience

• Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of current electrical installation standards (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of ATEX zoning and hazardous environments (desirable but not essential)

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Confident communicator, capable of explaining technical issues clearly
• Strong sense of responsibility and professional approach

This opportunity would suit a capable Electrical Engineer comfortable working 12‑hour continental shifts across days and nights in a technically demanding manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.