Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Biased)

ZipRecruiter; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is looking for an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer. The successful candidate will maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems in a high-volume electroplating environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Strong electrical fault-finding skills and experience in an industrial setting are required. Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and training provided.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including motors, drives, and control circuits.
• Awareness of health and safety compliance in chemical environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults and support mechanical repairs.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical fault finding and repair

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings

Understanding of mechanical systems

Communication skills

Education

18th edition Electrical Engineer qualification

Experience in manufacturing/industrial environment

Tools

PLC

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Chemicals and dosing systems knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join our client's team in a high-volume electroplating and surface finishing environment. The role involves providing hands-on support in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment, with a strong focus on electrical systems while supporting mechanical tasks as required. The successful candidate will help ensure maximum uptime of critical electroplating lines, ancillary equipment, and supporting utilities, while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Working hours: 7.45 - 4.15pm Monday-Thursday, 7am - 1pm Friday.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a wide range of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment including plating lines, rectifiers, pumps, motors, compressed air and control panels.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, control wiring, drives, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Support mechanical repairs such as pumps, pipework, and hydraulics as required.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to achieve maximum efficiency and reliability, minimising downtime.
• Work closely with production teams to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and modifications to improve reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation in line with company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental requirements, particularly regarding chemical handling and plating operations.
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when required.
• Participate in weekend work as required to support production requirements & minimise downtime.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Time-served Electrical Engineer 18th edition.
• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing/industrial environment (preferably electroplating, surface finishing, chemicals, or heavy process industry).
• Strong knowledge of electrical fault finding and repair, including motors, drives, control circuits, and PLCs.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and engineering drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Awareness of health, safety, and environmental compliance within a manufacturing/chemical environment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in electroplating, surface treatment, or chemical process industries.
• Knowledge of chemical dosing systems, rectifiers, and fume extraction equipment, effluent treatment facilities.
• PLC programming/modification experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Package

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities