Shift Maintenance Technician – Electrical

TechnipFMC

. Carry out reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance on manufacturing and site equipment .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNewcastle • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including fault diagnosis and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Proficient in adhering to safety regulations and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Fault DiagnosisPLC Programming (Allen Bradley)Hydraulic System MaintenanceMechanical MaintenanceHealth and Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Fault-Finding SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsTechnical Drawing InterpretationPreventative MaintenancePredictive Maintenance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Maintenance Management SystemsPLC-Controlled Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring RegulationsHNC in EngineeringNEBOSH CertificationIOSH Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentEngineering ApprenticeshipEquipment CommissioningContinuous ImprovementSafety Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance on manufacturing and site equipment
Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-related faults
Support production and operational departments with machinery troubleshooting and fault resolution
Ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime
Participate in equipment commissioning, installation, and improvement projects
Adhere to electrical regulations and standards, including IEE Wiring Regulations where applicable
Follow Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures, company policies, risk assessments, and statutory requirements
Record maintenance activities using electronic maintenance management systems and other reporting methods
Communicate maintenance issues, corrective actions, and recommendations with colleagues and stakeholders
Review maintenance performance and identify improvement opportunities
Identify, propose, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Support root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
Contribute to improved maintenance processes and best practices
Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly
Promote a positive safety culture and maintain a safe working environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Time-served Maintenance Technician with a recognised engineering apprenticeship
Previous maintenance experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across electrical and mechanical systems
Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment, ideally Allen Bradley systems
Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Mechanical maintenance experience
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Flexibility to work shifts
17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations qualification (desirable)
HNC or equivalent qualification in Engineering (desirable)
NEBOSH or IOSH certification (desirable)
Experience supporting equipment installation and commissioning projects (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities and inclusion
Supportive culture valuing curiosity, expertise, ideas, and authenticity
Career development opportunities through a varied career path
Global collaboration and work with a worldwide team