Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team. This role is critical for ensuring the safe operation of plant equipment through effective maintenance and repair. You will lead troubleshooting efforts, mentor apprentices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will have proven electrical maintenance experience, strong diagnostic skills, and a relevant engineering qualification.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare plan

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Free on-site parking

O2 mobile discount

35 days annual leave

Monthly bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-line response to plant breakdowns and electrical faults.
• Perform planned maintenance activities.
• Support shift planning where electrical expertise is required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic capabilities

Communication

Planning skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sheffield
Hours: Rotating 4 on 4 off continental shifts (Days: 06:00–18:00 / Nights: 18:00–06:00)
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Holiday: 35 days per year
Bonus: Monthly performance bonus of up to 5% (based on production output)

Benefits:Company pension scheme, Private healthcare plan, Cycle to work scheme, Subsidised gym membership, Free on-site parking, O2 mobile discount, 35 days annual leave, Monthly bonus scheme

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Summary:

Following substantial site investment and internal progression, opportunities have arisen to join a growing electrical maintenance team. As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient plant operation through high-quality maintenance, repair, and fault-finding work on a range of industrial equipment.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:

• Deliver first-line response to plant breakdowns and electrical faults

• Perform planned maintenance activities in line with the engineering schedule

• Ensure all electrical activities comply with safety, environmental, and operational standards

• Support shift planning where electrical expertise is required

• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

• Produce accurate engineering reports and technical documentation

• Support and mentor apprentices and less experienced team members

• Contribute to team-based problem solving and the development of best practices

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Requirements:

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within an industrial environment

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities

• Sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical manuals

• Excellent communication and planning skills

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (essential)

• Experience working in heavy industry or manufacturing preferred

For more information about this position or any other technical engineering positions please contact Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington.