Maintenance Electrician

Adept Resourcing; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept Resourcing is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician for a leading heavy engineering firm in Sheffield. The successful candidate will perform maintenance on heavy machinery, ensuring reliability and safety within operations. This position offers a competitive salary of £37,000 plus a 20% shift allowance, alongside various employee benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

20% shift allowance

33 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Company pension

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience with AC/DC control systems.
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical installations.
• Background in maintaining heavy industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on heavy machinery.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment like cranes and presses.
• Carry out electrical installations in compliance with standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Planned Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Fault-Finding

Education

Fully qualified electrician

17th Edition wiring regulations or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician
Location: Sheffield
Salary: 37,000 + 20% Shift Allowance
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:

Adept Resourcing is recruiting for a skilled Maintenance Electrician on behalf of a well-established heavy engineering and manufacturing firm based in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that is investing heavily in its people, plant, and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of heavy machinery and industrial systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as overhead AC/DC cranes, hydraulic and radial presses, and associated systems

• Carry out electrical installations in line with current standards

• Diagnose faults across AC and DC control systems to minimise downtime

• Work safely and in compliance with company procedures and regulations

• Liaise with the Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate maintenance activities and schedules

• Work at height and in operational areas, following appropriate safety protocols

Requirements:

• Fully qualified electrician

• 17th Edition wiring regulations or equivalent

• Solid understanding of industrial electrical installations

• Proven experience in AC/DC control fault-finding

• Background in maintaining heavy industrial equipment

• Familiarity with planned and predictive maintenance practices

• Comfortable working a rotating shift pattern

Shift Pattern:
Continental shifts - 06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00 (average 40 hours per week)

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with 20% shift allowance

• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays)

• Free on-site parking

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Company pension and life assurance

• Health and wellbeing support

• Employee benefits portal and long service recognition

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