Electrical Maintenance Shift Technician

Travail Employment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment group in Doncaster seeks an Electrical Maintenance Shift Technician for a role in a heavy industrial setting. The candidate will handle maintenance tasks and ensure production uptime. Ideal applicants possess proven electrical experience, an engineering apprenticeship, and strong troubleshooting skills. Competitive salary and benefits including holidays, pension contributions, and employee assistance program are offered.

Benefits

25 days pro rata holidays

Pension contributions up to 10%

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Close to bus and train stations

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy industry, manufacturing or process environment.
• Ability to plan and work on tight timelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day maintenance of industrial plant and machinery.
• Install and maintain equipment to avoid production interruptions.
• Conduct risk assessments before undertaking work.

Skills

Proven electrical experience in heavy industry

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Strong communication and IT skills

Education

Recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Knowledge of PLCs

Pneumatic and hydraulic components

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Shift Technician – Doncaster

Salary: 49.5k + overtime. Hours: 6am–6pm and 6pm–6am on a 12-hour shift (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) over an 8-week rolling rota.

Environment: Heavy industrial, processing plant. This role wouldn’t suit someone who likes a spotless working environment.

Future: Expanding business with excellent opportunities.

Location: Doncaster

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-skilled team handling the day-to-day maintenance of all industrial plant and machinery.
• Install and maintain new and existing equipment, ensuring production is not interrupted.
• Assist with hands-on electrical engineering routines in accordance with planned preventative maintenance programmes and emergency breakdowns.
• Conduct risk assessments on all jobs before undertaking any work and comply with all health and safety procedures.
• Assist other mechanical/operational departments as required.

Requirements

• Proven electrical experience in a heavy industry, manufacturing or process environment.
• A recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship, preferably with a City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ qualification.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to plan and work to tight timelines while managing several tasks.
• Knowledge of PLCs as well as pneumatic and hydraulic components.
• Strong communication and IT skills.

Benefits

• Salary: 49.5k + overtime
• Hours: Ave 42 hrs per week; 6am–6pm & 6pm–6am (2 days, 2 nights & 4 off) over an 8-week rolling rota
• Holidays: 25 days pro rata
• Pension: Company contributions min of 7% up to 10%
• Extras: Employee assistance program, free parking, on a bus route, near to the train station