Maintenance Electrician

E3recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks skilled Maintenance Electricians to join their dynamic team. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £50,000 and excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and opportunities for professional development. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive electrical maintenance across various machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join a company that values its employees and fosters career growth through industry-leading training programs. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension contribution of up to 5%

Private healthcare

Branded workwear

Modern canteen and washroom facilities

Industry-leading training

Career development opportunities

Job security

Qualifications

• Full Advanced Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Providing plant-wide electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Participating in maintenance operations and projects.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving in electrical systems

Electrical maintenance

PPM and TPM activities

Education

Advanced Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 3)

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

BTEC Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Conveyor systems

Inverters

Motors

Job description

We are currently looking for 2 x Maintenance Electricians to join a leading UK manufacturer.

This role involves working Monday to Sunday shifts and offers a salary of circa £50,000, along with excellent benefits such as a pension scheme of up to 5%, overtime pay (x1.5/x2), and opportunities for training and career development within a company that values its employees.

What’s in it for you as a Maintenance Electrician –

• Salary dependent on experience, approximately £50,000+ per annum.
• Pension contribution of up to 5%, branded workwear, private healthcare, modern canteen and washroom facilities.
• Working hours are Monday to Sunday, with 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Industry-leading training and career development, including health and safety training, cross-skilling, and PLC training.
• Leadership and management training for ambitious individuals seeking career progression.
• Job security and personal development opportunities within a market-leading, international manufacturing organization.

Key responsibilities of a Maintenance Electrician –

• Providing plant-wide electrical maintenance, departmental support, and repairs on machinery such as inverters, motors, conveyor systems, panels, PLCs, and automation equipment.
• Participating in a variety of maintenance operations and projects, supported by extensive training programs, including accredited courses.
• Working within a skilled team of engineers.
• Performing PPM and reactive maintenance on industrial production machinery.

Experience and Qualifications Required for a Maintenance Electrician –

• Engineering qualification via a full Advanced Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 3) or NVQ Level 3 and BTEC Level 3 in Electrical Engineering—UK equivalent qualifications to Level 3.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, undertaking PPM and TPM activities.
• Previous experience in maintenance within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong fault-finding skills, repair capabilities, and problem-solving in electrical systems.