Electrical Maintenance Technician

Sunderland
6 months ago
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TEXO Recruitment are currently looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician on behalf our external client located in Sunderland. This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent benefits, career development opportunities and a structured 3-shift rotation (1 week of earlies, 1 week of lates, 1 week of nights).
The Electrical Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring engineering excellence across fault resolution, maintenance, and overall site performance. Core responsibilities span Quality, Health & Safety, Manufacturing Performance, and Engineering Support. The role focuses on maximising operational effectiveness, reliability, cost efficiency, and sustainability through the application of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance. Success requires a commitment to continuous improvement, adherence to mechanical and electrical best practices, and strong diagnostic capability (MTTR/MTBF) to minimise downtime and enhance performance.
Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to delivering the Engineering department’s vision and strategic plan by developing and executing strategies for energy, equipment, and maintenance that support site growth in line with the Clearly Work System (CWS).
  • Drive the development of a world-class engineering function by fostering a culture of high performance, encouraging individuals to reach their full potential, and aligning team efforts with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with production core teams to enhance business performance, strengthen engineering expertise, and promote a professional, team-oriented manufacturing culture.
  • Develop, implement, and manage effective strategies for mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring budgetary control to achieve cost-efficient outcomes.
  • Proactively identify and implement opportunities for improvement within engineering operations, embedding a culture of continuous improvement across both engineering and production teams.
  • Assess and address operator training needs where appropriate, ensuring capability and competence development.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory regulations regarding health, safety, and environment, supporting site-wide systems for both staff and contractors.
  • Partner with stakeholders to plan and deliver capital engineering projects, ensuring completion within agreed cost, quality, and time parameters.
  • Act as a proactive team player who builds credibility quickly, enhances the reputation of the engineering department, and champions engineering excellence through coaching, training, and team development.
    Essential Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years’ multi-skilled (electrical & mechanical) engineering/maintenance experience in a KPI-driven manufacturing environment.
  • Electrical Engineering HNC/HND (or equivalent) plus 3+ years relevant experience, or 6+ years transferable experience.
  • Proven expertise in planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance across production lines.
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety, and Environmental legislation.
  • Extensive experience managing Safety Systems, including Lock-off/Isolation, Risk Assessments, and Permits to Work.
  • Production line experience, ideally FMCG.
  • Skilled in PLC, MMI, and SCADA systems (Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley preferred).
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • IT literate (Word, Excel).
    Desirable Requirements
  • Knowledge of inverters/controls (Danfoss, Endress & Hauser, IFM).
  • Experience with can seaming/filling (Matrix, Angelus).
  • Experience with robotics (Kuka, FANUC).
  • 18th Edition Electrical Regulations.
  • PLC fault-finding qualifications (Parmley Graham or equivalent).
  • Lean/TPM manufacturing methods.
  • City & Guilds Electrical Testing & Inspection (2391).
    Benefits
  • 24 Days Holiday + Birthday + Bank Holidays
  • Life Insurance 3x Salary
  • Company bonus
  • Health plan with Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP service
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
    If this opportunity interests you, please contact Brooke Nesbit at TEXO Recruitment

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