Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Stafforce Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a well‑established steel manufacturing company in Sheffield. This role involves supporting electrical operations in a large manufacturing plant, conducting maintenance on motors, drives, and PLC systems while ensuring equipment reliability. Candidates should have an HNC in Electrical Engineering, experience in heavy manufacturing, and strong fault-finding skills. The position offers competitive salary and long-term stability in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience producing clear shift reports.
• Proven experience working to SWPs, risk assessments, I&I procedures, permit systems and IEE Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the electrical operations of a large‑scale manufacturing plant.
• Conduct electrical maintenance of motors and drives.
• Respond to breakdowns efficiently and safely to reduce production impact.

Skills

Strong fault‑finding skills

Ability to interpret electrical drawings

Working knowledge of PC‑based software (e.g. Excel)

Education

HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems (ABB & Allen Bradley)

Electrical safety legislation

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Shift: 12‑hour rotating days & nights (6am‑6pm / 6pm‑6am)

Salary: £47,000 per annum

Stafforce Recruitment are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well‑established and highly respected steel manufacturing company based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a heavy engineering environment offering long‑term stability, strong earnings and technical challenge.

The Role

Working on a shift basis, you will support the electrical operations of a large‑scale manufacturing plant, ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime. Key responsibilities include:

• Electrical maintenance of motors and drives
• Fault finding on electronic cards down to component level
• Maintenance of mill thyristor drives
• Electrical maintenance of overhead D.C. and A.C. cranes
• Maintenance and fault finding on PLC systems (ABB & Allen Bradley)
• Using programming tools to diagnose faults and adjust parameters
• Monitoring and maintaining furnace control systems, including calibration of controllers, air/gas transducers, thermocouple changes and furnace lighting procedures
• Responding to breakdowns efficiently and safely to reduce production impact

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Experience within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong fault‑finding skills and the ability to interpret electrical drawings
• Working knowledge of PC‑based software (e.g. Excel)
• Experience producing clear shift reports
• A solid understanding of electrical safety legislation and maintenance standards
• Proven experience working to SWPs, risk assessments, I&I procedures, permit systems and IEE Regulations

If you're an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next move in Sheffield and want to work for a recognised name in steel manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or contact Stafforce Recruitment for more information.

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.

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