Electrical Maintenance Technician

Travail Employment Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician for an industrial processing plant in Doncaster. The role involves hands-on electrical maintenance of machinery, requiring proven experience in heavy industry and a relevant qualification. The position offers a competitive salary of £49.5k plus overtime and excellent benefits, including a pension plan and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension contributions (min. 7% up to 10%)

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Near train station

Qualifications

• Proven electrical experience in a heavy industry, manufacturing or process environment.
• Ability to plan and work to tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day electrical maintenance of all industrial plant and machinery.
• Install and maintain equipment to ensure production isn't interrupted.
• Conduct risk assessments and comply with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical experience in heavy industry

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship (City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ)

Tools

Knowledge of PLCs

Hydraulic components

Pneumatic components

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician - £49.5k + overtime - Doncaster

The position operates a 12‑hour shift (2 days, 2 nights and 4 off) over an eight‑week rolling rota.

Hours: 6 am–6 pm and 6 pm–6 am.

Holidays: 17 shifts per annum (≈25 days per year).

Pension: Company contributions min. 7 % up to 10 %.

Extras: Employee assistance program, free parking (bus‑route accessible), near train station.

Environment: Industrial processing plant – not a spotless environment; all PPE provided.

Future: Expanding business, excellent opportunities.

Job Summary

Handling the day‑to‑day electrical maintenance of all industrial plant and machinery. Install and maintain new and existing equipment while ensuring production is not interrupted. Perform hands‑on electrical engineering routines in accordance with the PPM as well as emergency breakdowns. Conduct risk assessments on all jobs before undertaking work and comply with all health and safety procedures. Assist other mechanical/operational departments when required.

Qualifications

• Proven electrical experience in a heavy industry, manufacturing or process environment.
• Recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship, preferably with a City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ qualification.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, ability to plan and work to tight timelines.
• Knowledge of PLCs as well as older conventional plant machinery, pneumatic and hydraulic components.
• Strong communication and IT skills.

Benefits

• Salary: £49.5k + overtime
• Hours: Ave 42 hrs. per week; 6 am–6 pm & 6 pm–6 am (2 days, 2 nights & 4 off) over an 8‑week rolling rota.
• Holidays: 17 shifts per annum (≈25 days per year).
• Pension: Company contributions min. 7 % up to 10 %.
• Extras: Employee assistance program, free parking, bus‑route accessible, near train station.
• Environment: Industrial, processing plant – can be a dirty environment, all PPE supplied.
• Future: Expanding business, excellent opportunities.