Maintenance Electrician

CV TECHNICAL LTD; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

CV Technical Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join a well-established manufacturing site. You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance on production machinery, aiming to minimise downtime and maximise reliability.

The role offers a permanent day shift with early finishes on Thursdays and Fridays, a salary up to £43,000, and ongoing training plus a company pension.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (essential).
• Apprentice trained is preferred for this role.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on motors, conveyors, control panels and associated equipment.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise machine reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Assist with machinery upgrades, installations and improvement projects.
• Support production by responding to equipment breakdowns efficiently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety legislation and electrical standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering department.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Manufacturing experience

CNC maintenance

PLC fault-finding

Education

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Apprentice trained

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £43,000
Shift: Days Only Early Finish Thursday Even Earlier Finish Friday

Are you an Electrician/Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a permanent days-based role offering an excellent work-life balance? Our client is a well-established manufacturing business seeking a skilled engineer to join their experienced maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work Monday to Friday with early finishes towards the end of the week, while earning up to £43,000.

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production machinery through planned and reactive maintenance. You'll play a key role in minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on motors, conveyors, control panels and associated equipment.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise machine reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Assist with machinery upgrades, installations and improvement projects.
• Support production by responding to equipment breakdowns efficiently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety legislation and electrical standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering department.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (essential).
• Apprentice trained (preferred).
• Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous machining and/or automotive industry experience would be advantageous.
• CNC machinery maintenance experience is desirable.
• PLC fault-finding experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £43,000
• Permanent day shift
• Early finish every Thursday
• Even earlier finish every Friday
• Excellent work-life balance
• Stable, growing manufacturing business
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Company pension and additional benefits