At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve production machinery performance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
- Company: Join a well-established, industry-leading manufacturing operation in South Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, regular overtime opportunities, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Work on a rotating 4-shift pattern for optimal work-life balance.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-performing engineering team focused on continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and 4 years' experience in manufacturing required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: Excellent Salary Overtime Opportunities Benefits
Join a High-Performing Engineering Team
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a well-established, industry-leading manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly skilled maintenance team where your expertise will directly contribute to the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of a modern production facility. If you enjoy fault-finding, solving technical challenges, and working with a wide range of industrial equipment, this role offers plenty of variety, responsibility, and opportunities for development.
The Role
- As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of production machinery and plant equipment.
- Working within a supportive engineering team, you'll help minimise downtime, maximise productivity, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of production equipment and plant machinery.
- Respond to breakdowns and perform effective fault diagnosis and repair.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Conduct fault-finding on mechanical components including gearboxes, drives, and associated equipment.
- Liaise with specialist contractors and external technical support teams when required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS system.
- Support inventory management of critical spare parts and engineering consumables.
- Assist in the development and mentoring of engineering apprentices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing reliability and performance.
What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 4 years' experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering environment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
- Experience working with CMMS software and maintenance reporting systems.
- Good understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and make sound engineering decisions.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Shift Pattern
This position operates on a rotating 4-shift pattern:
- 06:00 - 14:00 Monday to Friday
- 14:00 - 22:00 Monday to Friday
- 22:00 - 06:00 Monday to Friday
- 06:00 - 16:00 Thursday to Sunday
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary package
- Regular overtime opportunities
- Secure, long-term employment with a successful manufacturer
- Ongoing training and career development
- Modern production environment with significant investment in equipment and technology
- Opportunity to mentor and develop future engineering talent
- Supportive team culture where your contribution is genuinely valued
If you're a skilled maintenance professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a forward-thinking manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Electrical Maintenance Technician employer: Stirling Warrington
This successful manufacturer offers secure, long-term employment and significant investment in modern equipment. The supportive team culture values your contributions and provides opportunities to mentor future engineering talent in South Yorkshire.
