Electrical Maintenance Engineer

E3recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an Electrical Engineer for a high-volume industrial site in Doncaster. This role involves maintenance, support, and installation of equipment, operating in a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, with responsibilities including fault-finding and collaboration with mechanical teams. Candidates must be fully qualified with extensive experience in industrial environments and a proactive mindset. Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme offered.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Potential overtime

Qualifications

• Extensive electrical experience in process or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of inverter drives and industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and fault-finding on plant and machinery.
• Support mechanical teams to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation for engineering activities.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fault-finding

PLC knowledge

Proactive mindset

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Fully qualified, apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer

Job description

• Salary: Up to £49,600 per annum + Excellent Pension Scheme
• Duration:
• Reference: BBBH16375
• Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
• Start Date: ASAP
• Skills:

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.

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.

Next Steps

To find out more about this Electrical Engineer opportunity, apply today!