Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Workchain; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer for a permanent position in Doncaster, UK. Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical maintenance and repairs in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical issues. This role offers a competitive salary of £49,600 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive electrical experience in a continuous process environment.
• Experience with electrical maintenance and breakdowns.
• Ability to troubleshoot process problems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Maintain tools and service records under Health & Safety guidelines.
• Carry out breakdown repairs to factory equipment.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Basic mechanical skills

PLC logic understanding

Education

City & Guilds or MVQ / BTEC in Electrical Maintenance / Installation

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Doncaster

Type: Permanent

Industry: Technical and Engineering

Salary: £49,600 per annum + O/T + excellent company benefits

Workchain is currently seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our client based in Doncaster, DN5 on a permanent basis. We are seeking a reliable and experienced Electrical Engineer who has experience of electrical repairs and servicing within a manufacturing or production environment. Immediate interviews and starts are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations are met at all times.
• Work closely with department managers and contractors to resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain tools, supplies and accurate service records while working under Health & Safety guidelines.
• Liaise with the Shift Team Leader to ensure the efficient running of the factory and associated processes.
• Understand all factory operations, including steam raising plant, odour control and effluent treatment plant.
• Monitor all electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation.
• Carry out breakdown repairs to factory equipment in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance to other shift members, when requested by the Shift Team Leader or Site Management.
• Carry out site electrical installations and upgrade work as designated by the Electrical Team Leader.
• Perform routine electrical or mechanical maintenance according to planned maintenance schedules.
• Be on call for a proportion of the time.

Key Experience

• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills within a mechanical and electrical capacity.
• Extensive electrical experience working in a continuous process environment.
• Experience of handling electrical maintenance and breakdowns.
• Proven experience with fault finding.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve process problems.
• Familiar with general factory maintenance practices.
• Conversant with basic PLC logic and inverter drives.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Experience of plant operations.
• Self‑motivated and able to work on your own or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Candidates will hold a City & Guilds or MVQ / BTEC in Electrical Maintenance / Installation.

Hours of work are a continental shift pattern: 2 days on 6.00 am to 6.00 pm, 2 nights on 6.00 pm to 6.00 am, and 4 days off rotating.

If you are a dedicated and experienced electrical engineer looking for a new opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please apply online and complete the application form to be considered for this position.