Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a Sheffield-based team. You will develop project plans, monitor progress, and lead NPI meetings, ensuring design changes meet cost and quality targets.

You will work across engineering, manufacturing, operations and quality, coordinating with suppliers and driving improvements in safety, efficiency and output quality. A strong electrical background and hands-on furnace/PLC experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent).
• 17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations knowledge.
• Proven heavy manufacturing or foundry experience.
• Hands-on experience with high-temperature furnaces; PLCs; AC/DC drives and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to meet targets.
• Chair NPI meetings as required and implement design changes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure specs.
• Assist with supplier and vendor coordination and purchase orders.
• Analyse results and drive cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain documentation and ensure internal audits pass.

Skills

Electrical bias

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Tools

PLCs (Siemens/Allen Bradley)

AC/DC drives & instrumentation

SCADA systems & data logging

Heat treatment equipment controls

Job description

Position: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £46-48K + shift allowance
Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm, Friday: 5:00am - 1:00pm
• Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm (+25% shift allowance)
• Sunday to Thursday: 10:00pm - 6:00am (night shift) (+36% shift allowance)

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, to join an established & growing client in the Sheffield area.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation
• Monitoring project progress and adjust plans to meet targets
• Coordinating and chair NPI meetings as required
• Capturing and implementing all design modifications and improvements
• Establishing processes that minimise manufacturing cost and improve associate safety
• Collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure compliance with specifications
• Acting as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality
• Communicating project status, risks, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders
• Coordinating supplier and vendor requirements, including purchase orders
• Analysing results and implementing necessary design or process changes
• Leading and deploying manufacturing best practices to reduce cost, cycle time, and improve material flow
• Staying current with industry trends and technological advancements
• Creating and maintaining product release documentation packages
• Completing quality plans when required
• Controlling standards documentation and managing internal audits
• Informing internal stakeholders immediately of quality issues impacting customers
• Arranging and managing calibration activities, ensuring records and certificates are maintained
• Championing and supporting quality improvement initiatives across the business
• Driving objectives and KPIs to improve overall business performance
• Supporting the development of a facility that consistently delivers recognised quality products

You will have:

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• 17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience in a heavy manufacturing or foundry environment.
• Strong electrical bias with solid mechanical aptitude.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • High-temperature furnaces (VAR, ISM, Air Melt Induction)
  • PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
  • AC/DC drives, sensors, and instrumentation
• Knowledge of heat treatment processes and equipment controls.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with SCADA systems and data logging.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 aerospace or other high-specification environments.
• Basic mechanical fabrication, welding, or machining skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

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.