Electrical Maintenance Technician - Heavy Industry & PLCs

Castings Technology International

Rotherham

Hybrid

GBP 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme (monthly)
Company Pension
Free Car Parking
Joining & Loyalty Bonus
30 day annual leave (inc Bank Holidays
Westfield Health Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Castings Technology International is seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician in the UK. The role requires a recognised electrical qualification, 17th/18th Edition knowledge, and proven heavy manufacturing experience.

You will work with high-temperature furnaces, PLCs, and various drives and sensors, ensuring safety and efficiency across processes. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with heating equipment, control systems, and diagnostics, along with strong

Qualifications

  • Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
  • 17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
  • Proven experience in a heavy manufacturing or foundry environment.
  • Hands-on experience with high-temperature furnaces (VAR, ISM, Air Melt Induction).
  • PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.).
  • AC/DC drives, sensors, and instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of heat treatment processes and equipment controls.
  • Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
  • Monitor project progress and adjust plans to meet targets.
  • Coordinate and chair NPI meetings as required.
  • Capture and implement all design modifications and improvements.
  • Establish processes that minimise manufacturing cost and improve associate safety.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Act as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality.
  • Communicate project status, risks, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate supplier and vendor requirements, including purchase orders.
  • Analyse results and implement necessary design or process changes.
  • Lead and deploy manufacturing best practices to reduce cost, cycle time, and improve material flow.
  • Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements.
  • Create and maintain product release documentation packages.
  • Complete quality plans when required.
  • Control standards documentation and manage internal audits.
  • Inform internal stakeholders immediately of quality issues impacting customers.
  • Arrange and manage calibration activities, ensuring records and certificates are maintained.
  • Champion and support quality improvement initiatives across the business.
  • Drive objectives and KPIs to improve overall business performance.
  • Support the development of a facility that consistently delivers recognised quality products.

Skills

Electrical qualification
18th Edition
Heavy manufacturing experience
Electrical bias + mechanical aptitude
High-temp furnaces
PLC expertise
AC/DC drives
Sensors & instrumentation
Heat treatment knowledge
Fault finding
Communication & teamwork
SCADA experience
Data logging familiarity
Quality standards awareness
Fabrication basics

Education

Apprenticeship-trained in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Castings Technology International is seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician in the UK. The role requires a recognised electrical qualification, 17th/18th Edition knowledge, and proven heavy manufacturing experience.

You will work with high-temperature furnaces, PLCs, and various drives and sensors, ensuring safety and efficiency across processes. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with heating equipment, control systems, and diagnostics, along with strong

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