Maintenance Electrician - Day Shift, PLC Fault-Finding

Lodestone Recruitment Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

Health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Additional holidays purchase option

Job summary

Lodestone Recruitment Ltd is assisting a Barnsley-based manufacturing site in recruiting a Maintenance Electrician to carry out plant maintenance on a day shift.

You'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and keeping electrical systems running reliably across the site. The role requires apprentice training up to HNC/NVQ3 and 18th Edition, with opportunity for overtime and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained to HNC/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent).
• Proven background in electrical engineering within an industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Fault finding PLC experience (Siemens preferred).

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Change bearings and gears
• Maintain and repair equipment including cranes, plasma/gas cutting machinery, saws and drills
• Work independently and use initiative to complete tasks
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures and work instructions
• Organise and control subcontractors where required

Skills

HNC/NVQ3 Electrical

18th Edition

Industrial experience

PLC fault finding

Problem solving

Education

HNC/NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lodestone Recruitment Ltd is assisting a Barnsley-based manufacturing site in recruiting a Maintenance Electrician to carry out plant maintenance on a day shift.

You'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and keeping electrical systems running reliably across the site. The role requires apprentice training up to HNC/NVQ3 and 18th Edition, with opportunity for overtime and company benefits.