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Maintenance Electrician - DAYS

Sheffield Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join a busy manufacturing operation, ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of production machinery and site electrical systems. This hands-on role involves fault finding, preventative maintenance, installations, and repairs to maximise uptime and support efficient factory operations.
  • The salary for this role is dependent on experience.
  • This is a full-time days-based role in Sheffield.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established British manufacturer with a reputation for quality, precision, and engineering excellence. They offer a stable and supportive working environment, investing in both their facilities and employees to drive continuous improvement and long-term success.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and industrial machinery across the site.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on production equipment and factory systems.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Support the maintenance and repair of motors, conveyors, control panels, and associated electrical equipment.
  • Assist with equipment upgrades, modifications, and new machinery installations.
  • Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations, codes, and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
  • Work collaboratively with engineering and production teams to improve operational performance.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability and efficiency.
  • Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Candidate:

  • Qualified electrician with relevant electrical engineering qualifications or apprenticeship training.
  • Previous experience working as a Maintenance Electrician within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
  • Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
  • Experience maintaining industrial machinery and production equipment.
  • Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment would be advantageous but is not essential.
  • Proactive and methodical approach to maintenance activities.
  • Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within an engineering environment.
  • Excellent team-working and communication skills.

What's on Offer

What's on Offer

  • Salary dependent on experience.
  • Secure position within a successful and established manufacturing business.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of machinery and electrical systems.
  • Supportive engineering team and collaborative working culture.
  • Opportunities to be involved in continuous improvement and site investment projects.
  • Pension scheme and additional employee benefits.
  • Long-term career stability and progression opportunities.
Contact
Ben Turner
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7057781
Phone number
+44 113 388 9075

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Turner
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9075
Job reference
JN-072026-7057781