Electrical Maintenance Manager

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Electrical Maintenance Manager
Location: Wallsend
Salary: £50,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an electrically biased maintenance professional with experience supporting manufacturing or production environments? We’re recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Manager to take ownership of site-wide electrical maintenance, ensuring plant, equipment and infrastructure operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this is a hands-on leadership role combining technical expertise, people management and continuous improvement.

The Role
As Electrical Maintenance Manager, you will lead all electrical maintenance activities across the site, supporting production uptime and compliance while driving improvements in reliability and performance.
You’ll work closely with operations and engineering teams to plan, prioritise and deliver preventative and reactive electrical maintenance, while coordinating internal technicians and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all electrical maintenance activities within a production environment
Ensure electrical plant, machinery and site infrastructure are maintained to a high standard
Drive preventative maintenance strategies to minimise downtime and improve reliability
Support compliance with electrical safety, health & safety, and environmental regulations
Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on production equipment and site services
Manage electrical breakdowns, repairs and improvement projects
Coordinate and supervise external electrical contractors when required
Develop and track maintenance KPIs to improve performance and efficiency
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and operations
Support capital projects, upgrades and electrical installations What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment
Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Experience leading or coordinating maintenance teams
Knowledge of preventative maintenance planning and reliability strategies
Good understanding of electrical safety standards and compliance requirements
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational setting
Strong communication and organisational skills Qualifications & Experience

Electrically qualified (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in an electrical maintenance or engineering role
Experience in a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment is essential
18th Edition qualification desirable but not essential Why Apply?

£50,000 salary
Key leadership role with real influence on site performance
Opportunity to drive improvements and shape maintenance strategy
Stable, permanent position within a production-focused environment
Work closely with senior operations leadership To Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Lewis Phillips
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Location:
Wallsend
Salary:
£40,000 - £50,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Electronics

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