Maintenance Engineer

The Sterling Choice; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Barnsley is seeking an Electrically Biased Engineer to maintain production lines and improve systems. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical engineering experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of PLCs and a proactive problem-solving mindset. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as true career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical plant equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and fix issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Keep electrical systems running smoothly to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and fix electrical issues quickly.
• Upgrade systems for improved efficiency.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Problem-solving mindset

Knowledge of PLCs

Health & safety awareness

Tools

PLCs

Drives

Motors

Electrical equipment

Job description

Are you an electrical engineer who thrives on solving problems and seeing results immediately? Want to work somewhere your expertise keeps real production lines moving and makes a tangible impact every day?

Our client, a leading food manufacturer, is looking for an Electrically Biased Engineer to join their dynamic team. Here, your work isn't just technical, it keeps the factory humming, ensures minimal downtime, and directly contributes to products people enjoy every day.

What you'll actually do:

• Keep electrical systems running smoothly so you're rarely off shift and production stays on track.
• Troubleshoot and fix issues fast, making sure the line never misses a beat.
• Upgrade and improve systems to make processes more efficient and reliable.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize output and make real improvements, not just paperwork.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency — your ideas get acted on.

What you bring:

• Strong electrical engineering experience, ideally in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on knowledge of PLCs, drives, motors, and other plant electrical equipment.
• Problem‑solving mindset - you spot issues before they become crises.
• Health & safety awareness - keeping yourself and the team safe is second nature.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary and benefits that reward your skills.
• Real training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your input.
• The satisfaction of seeing your work directly powering a high-output, fast‑paced food manufacturing site.

If you're ready to take control of your career and make a real impact every day, apply now - your next challenge is just a shift away