Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Sheffield Forgemasters International; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution up to 8%

Life Assurance 2x annual salary

Annual bonus up to £1000

Onsite canteen

Free onsite parking

EV chargers

Cycle to Work scheme

Westfield Health Plan discount

Occupational Health Team

Job summary

Sheffield Forgemasters is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the maintenance team at our 64-acre site in the heart of Sheffield. The role involves installation, repairs and planned maintenance to plant and equipment in the Melt Shop Department, including heavy forging presses.

The successful candidate will be apprentice-trained, up-to-date with 17th Edition, and capable of fault finding on AC/DC controls, with experience in heavy industrial environments and overhead cranes.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained electrician with strong electrical installation knowledge.
• Up-to-date with regulations (17th Edition).
• Skilled in fault finding on both AC and DC controls.
• Experienced in heavy industrial and/or hot work environments.
• Experience of working on overhead cranes.
• Conversant with both predictive and planned maintenance techniques.
• Safety-focused with a solid understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial equipment (AC and DC cranes, hydraulic presses, forging machinery).
• Supporting new installations and upgrades to plant equipment.
• Working at height and adhering to safe systems of work.
• Collaborating with the Maintenance Supervisor to plan maintenance schedules.
• Working to PPM systems.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement within the department.

Skills

Apprentice-trained electrician

Electrical installation knowledge

17th Edition regulations

Fault finding on AC/DC controls

Heavy industrial experience

Overhead crane experience

Predictive maintenance

Planned maintenance

Safety-focused

Teamwork and initiative

Job description

At Sheffield Forgemasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team.

This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield. Our Melt Shop Department is where we produce liquid steel to up 285 tonnes. The role will involve supporting our equipment used in the steel melting process, including installation, repairs and planned maintenance to plant and equipment.

As a Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be required as part of the maintenance team to provide a hands on approach to ensure effective delivery of maintenance support. You will be part of the maintenance team contributing towards a continuous improvement culture within the department whilst carrying out repairs and planned maintenance on main forging presses with all the necessary upline and downline forming accessories.

What you’ll be doing

Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial equipment (AC and DC cranes, hydraulic presses, forging machinery).

Supporting new installations and upgrades to plant equipment.

Working at height and always following safe systems of work.

Collaborating with the Maintenance Supervisor to plan maintenance schedules.

Working to PPM systems

Driving a culture of continuous improvement within the department.

About You

Apprentice-trained electrician with strong electrical installation knowledge.

Up-to-date with regulations (17th Edition).

Skilled in fault finding on both AC and DC controls.

Experienced in heavy industrial and/or hot work environments.

Experience of working on overhead cranes.

Conversant with both predictive and planned maintenance techniques

Safety-focused, with a full understanding of health and safety requirements.

Flexible to work shifts and unsociable hours when needed.

Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with strong initiative.

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.

The Working Pattern

This is a full-time role working an average of 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday on a three shift rotation.

Mornings: Monday-Friday 06:00-14:00

Nights: Monday-Thursday 20:30- 06:30

Afters: Monday-Friday 13:00- 21:00

Why Sheffield Forgemasters?

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1750s, starting life as a small blacksmith forge. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the steel industry.

Recognising Sheffield Forgemasters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

What We Offer

• Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
• A programme of redevelopment that will include state-of-the-art new machinery and facilities on site.
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 2 x annual salary.
• All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
• Onsite canteen.
• Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.
• Multi-Faith Room.
• Free Sheffield Forgemasters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available to purchase online.
• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
• Onsite Occupational Health Team, providing health screening and wellbeing initiatives and support, including but not limited to:
  • Availability to confidentially discuss any physical or mental health concerns.
  • Referrals and access to free Physiotherapy and Chiropractor sessions, when required.
  • Ear irrigation.
  • Flu Vaccinations.
  • Blood Pressure management clinics.
  • Weight management clinics.
  • Occupational Health checks in line with health promotion and wellbeing events. e.g. Cholesterol, Blood sugar, Icle tests, etc.
  • Health promotion campaigns, utilising outside companies / charities, such as Andy's Man Club.
  • Access to Zest Fit – Lifestyle Coach.
  • Skills for life sessions offered to all, including CPR, managing bleeds, burns etc.
  • Financial Wellbeing Sessions – Pension providers coming on site to talk to colleagues and offering advice.
  • Chaplain Service.
• Support for ex-military and reservists in employment as a bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Equality and Diversity

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Forgemasters. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our local catchment area and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Flexible Working

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that align with our policies. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office-based and remote working. Applicants can request further information regarding the policy and how this may work in their role, from our People & Culture Team and / or the line manager for the applicable role.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. People working with government / MOD assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.

Nationality limitations

Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 – 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

For additional information or if you would like to discuss working for Sheffield Forgemasters or a specific role in more detail, please email [e-mail]

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