Electrical Project and Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Project & Maintenance Engineer

Role Available: 2

50ph / 500 day rate

Gateshead

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Electrical Project & Maintenance Engineer to work at their facility based near Gateshead

Performance Objectives

Production Line Installation & Project Delivery

• Take responsibility for electrical engineering activities associated with the installation of the new production line.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, panel layouts, cable schedules and equipment specifications.
• Ensure electrical installation work is completed to the required standards, specification and project programme.
• Coordinate cable installation, containment, control panels, motors, sensors, instrumentation and associated electrical equipment.
• Liaise with machinery suppliers and OEM engineers during installation and commissioning.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure work is completed safely and to the required quality.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during installation.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, test certificates and records.
• Assist with project cost control and procurement of electrical equipment and spares.

Commissioning

• Support the electrical commissioning of the production line.
• Carry out electrical testing, inspection and fault finding.
• Verify motors, drives, sensors, safety circuits, control panels and associated equipment.
• Support PLC, HMI, VSD/inverter and automation commissioning.
• Work with OEMs and automation engineers to identify and resolve commissioning issues.
• Participate in dry runs, wet runs and production trials as required.
• Record and manage commissioning defects and ensure they are closed out.

Person Specification

Essential

• Electrical engineering qualification such as HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting the installation and commissioning of production machinery or production lines.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience with motors, sensors, control panels, contactors, relays and electrical distribution.
• Experience working with electrical contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work effectively during installation, commissioning and production start-up.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Experience with food production/packaging machinery.
• PLC fault-finding experience, particularly Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar.
• Experience with VSDs/inverters and servo systems.
• Experience with automated conveyor systems.
• Experience with machinery safety systems, safety relays and safety PLCs.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Electrical Inspection & Testing qualification.
• Experience with stainless-steel equipment and washdown environments.
• Previous involvement in line relocation, expansion or new-build projects.

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Closing Date: 29/10/2026

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