At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical maintenance on heavy plant and automated equipment to ensure maximum uptime.
- Company: Established industrial manufacturer in Sheffield focused on automation and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, extensive overtime opportunities, and annual pay review.
- Other info: Flexible shift pattern with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work with cutting-edge technology in a thriving industrial environment.
- Qualifications: Recognised electrical qualification and experience in heavy plant maintenance required.
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £43,700 per annum + annual bonus (subject to company performance)
Hours: Full-time, 2-shift rotating pattern
The Company:
Our client is a well-established, heavy industrial manufacturer based in Sheffield, operating a busy production site with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement. Due to ongoing investment, they are now looking to add an experienced Maintenance Electrician to their engineering team.
The Role:
You will be responsible for the planned and reactive electrical maintenance of heavy plant and automated production equipment, working closely with the wider engineering team to maximise machine uptime and reliability. This is a maintenance-focused position — there is no installation work involved.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across heavy plant and machinery
- Fault-find and diagnose faults on PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens)
- Maintain, repair, and support automated machinery and robotic equipment
- Work with HMI schedules and drives as part of day-to-day maintenance
- Respond to breakdowns and carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
- Keep accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Work safely and in line with site health & safety procedures at all times
What We're Looking For:
- A recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
- 18th Edition qualified is preferred; candidates with 16th/17th Edition may also be considered
- Solid experience of heavy plant maintenance within an industrial environment
- Strong fault-finding skills on PLCs, ideally Siemens
- Experience with automated machinery and/or robotics
- Working knowledge of HMI schedules and drives
- Background in a heavy industrial, automated manufacturing, or FMCG environment
- Willingness and ability to work the shift pattern outlined below
Shift Pattern:
A 2-shift rotating pattern, Monday to Friday:
Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Week 2: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Excellent overtime is regularly available for those who want it.
Salary & Benefits:
- £43,700 per annum
- Annual bonus, dependent on company performance
- Extensive overtime opportunities
- Annual Pay Review
Maintenance Electrician employer: Lodestone Recruitment Ltd
Join a rapidly growing manufacturing company in Sheffield as an EHS Manager, where your expertise will directly contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable workplace. With a strong emphasis on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and competitive benefits including a 15% profit-related bonus, this role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Embrace the opportunity to lead EHS initiatives and drive continuous improvement in line with the company's values.
