Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Stafforce Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 38,963 - 52,706; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £1,000

Pension scheme 5% employer / 3% staff

25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 C‑

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Barnsley to maintain production machinery, perform PPm, and resolve PLC faults. The role requires hands-on problem solving and a proactive approach to reliability improvements on a rotating days/nights shift.

Candidates should have Level 3 Electrical Engineering and a strong background in industrial maintenance. Company benefits include pension, health plan, and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Strong background in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Proven fault-finding experience on industrial machinery
• Experience working with PLC-controlled systems
• A proactive, hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively on a rotating shift pattern (days and nights)

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of production machinery
• Respond quickly and effectively to reactive breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Electrical fault finding and diagnostics on manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across site maintenance and reliability
• Work collaboratively with production teams to ensure safe and efficient operations

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrical maintenance

PLC systems

Fault finding

Shift work

Education

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Barnsley. Salary: £45,839 per annum. Panama shift pattern (days & nights).

Benefits

• Annual bonus of up to £1,000
• 5% employer / 3% employee pension scheme (enrolment from day one)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 additional Christmas shutdown days
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Occupational Health support including annual medical checks and ongoing wellbeing support

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of production machinery
• Respond quickly and effectively to reactive breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Electrical fault finding and diagnostics on manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across site maintenance and reliability
• Work collaboratively with production teams to ensure safe and efficient operations

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 (or equivalent/higher) qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Strong background in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Proven fault-finding experience on industrial machinery
• Experience working with PLC-controlled systems
• A proactive, hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively on a rotating shift pattern (days and nights)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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