We are working with our client who are a leading food manufacturing company based in South Tyneside in their search for an electrically biased maintenance technician.The role is dayshift with some excellent training and progression opportunities on a permanent basis.Responsibilities:Electrical Maintenance: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, including motors, sensors, control panels.Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical machinery to reduce downtime and ensure optimal performance.Equipment Installation: Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new electrical systems, machinery, and production lines.Safety Compliance: Ensure all electrical systems comply with safety standards and regulations, such as food safety protocols, HACCP, and electrical codes.Fault Diagnosis: Diagnose faults in electrical components using tools such as multi-meters and other testing devices.Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, including repairs, inspections, and parts replacement, using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).Adherence to Food Safety Standards: Follow strict hygiene and food safety procedures when working on equipment in a food manufacturing environment.The Person:Experience as an electrically biased maintenance technicianExperience in a food or manufacturing environment advantageousPLC knowledge advantageous although not essentialBe able to work alone or part of a teamBenefits:Dayshift role with early start and finish timeLots of overtime availableExcellent training and progression and courses paid for such as HNC or othersPermanent position in a stable and progressive companyStaff discount on products etc