Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 43,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Sheffield South Yorkshire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Maintenance Electrician
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £43,000
Shift: Days Only | Early Finish Thursday | Even Earlier Finish Friday
Are you an Electrician/Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a permanent days-based role offering an excellent work-life balance? Our client is a well-established manufacturing business seeking a skilled engineer to join their experienced maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work Monday to Friday with early finishes towards the end of the week, while earning up to £43,000.
The Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production machinery through planned and reactive maintenance. You'll play a key role in minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out electrical installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment.
Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on motors, conveyors, control panels and associated equipment.
Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise machine reliability.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
Assist with machinery upgrades, installations and improvement projects.
Support production by responding to equipment breakdowns efficiently.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety legislation and electrical standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering department.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (essential).
Apprentice trained (preferred).
Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Previous machining and/or automotive industry experience would be advantageous.
CNC machinery maintenance experience is desirable.
PLC fault-finding experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What's On Offer?
Salary up to £43,000
Permanent day shift
Early finish every Thursday
Even earlier finish every Friday
Excellent work-life balance
Stable, growing manufacturing business
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Company pension and additional benefitsIf you're an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a days-based position with a great working pattern and long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you