Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician

Castings Technology International; Rotherham; On-site; 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

Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician

• 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.
• Strong electrical bias with solid mechanical aptitude.
• 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

Qualifications Required

• Apprenticeship-trained in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with SCADA systems and data logging.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 aerospace or other high-specification environments.
• Basic mechanical fabrication, welding, or machining skills

Role Duties

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, those below

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

Company Culture

• We encourage feedback and idea sharing...
• We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace...
• We demonstrate long-term commitment to our employees...

Employee Benefits

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