Electrical Maintenance Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-site manufacturing business in the UK is seeking a Shift Electrical Engineer to join their maintenance team in Doncaster. This hands-on role involves the maintenance and installation of equipment in a high-volume industrial setting. The ideal candidate should be fully qualified and experienced in electrical work within manufacturing environments. Career development opportunities, potential overtime, and a fantastic pension scheme are also offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Potential overtime

Fantastic pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in process, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of inverter drives and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, and fault-finding on plant and machinery.
• Support mechanical teams and liaise with operations to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation for all activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with HSE standards.
• Assist in projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fault-finding

PLC knowledge

Proactive mindset

Education

Fully qualified, apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer

Job description

Opportunity to join a multi-site manufacturing business in the food industry, offering career development opportunities, potential overtime, and a fantastic pension scheme. We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the maintenance team at a high-volume industrial site in Doncaster, working a 4 on / 4 off (2 days / 2 nights) shift pattern.

About the Role

As a Shift Electrical Engineer, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, support, and installation of equipment and machinery in an industrial environment. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with the wider engineering team to ensure production runs safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, and fault-finding on plant and machinery as the Electrical Engineer on shift.
• Support mechanical teams and liaise with operations to minimise downtime as a proactive Electrical Engineer.
• Maintain accurate logs, job sheets, and documentation for all electrical engineering activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, including risk assessments and compliance with HSE standards.
• Assist in projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives as a Shift Electrical Engineer.

About You

• Fully qualified, apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer.
• Extensive electrical experience in process, manufacturing, or industrial environments (e.g., food production, chemical processing, waste management, steel).
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, inverter drives, and industrial electrical systems.
• Proactive, continuous improvement-focused mindset.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.