Electrical Maintenance Technician - Heavy Industry & PLCs

Castings Technology International; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

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