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Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical
Peterlee
money-bag £38000 - £42000/annum
Posted: 03 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 03 October 2026
Ref: 225563401

Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Location: County Durham (SR8 area)
Salary: -38,000 rising to -42,000
Hours: Days - flexible start/finish times depending on workload
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent



The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity within a growing manufacturing environment?

Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Maintenance Engineer to their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants to join a business with a strong focus on sustainability, modern processing equipment and future growth.



The Role

As an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of industrial recycling and processing equipment across the site.

The role will involve a combination of planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown response, fault-finding and continuous improvement.



Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the site.

  • Respond to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.

  • Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on production machinery.

  • Carry out electrical fault-finding and repairs.

  • Support mechanical maintenance activities when required.

  • Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and reduce downtime.

  • Assist with machinery upgrades, modifications and improvements.

  • Work safely and ensure all maintenance activities comply with company procedures.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records.

  • Work closely with production teams to ensure maximum equipment availability



What We''re Looking For

We''re looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Electrical Bias Multi-Skilled Engineer who is confident working in a busy industrial environment.

Ideally, you''ll have:

  • A recognised electrical engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent.

  • Previous experience within manufacturing, recycling, plastics or a similar industrial environment.

  • Strong electrical fault-finding skills.

  • Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.

  • Good mechanical maintenance knowledge.

  • A proactive approach to diagnosing and preventing recurring faults.

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a growing engineering team.

  • A strong focus on Health & Safety.



What''s On Offer?

  • -38,000 starting salary

  • Salary rising to -42,000

  • Days-based working

  • Flexible shift times depending on workload

  • Future move towards double days as the engineering team grows

  • Permanent position

  • Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking recycling business

  • Varied and technically interesting machinery

  • Opportunity to develop alongside the growth of the engineering function



Apply Now

If you''re an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer looking for a hands-on role within a growing manufacturing environment, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Apply today to find out more.

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