Mechanical & Electrical Engineers

ZipRecruiter; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Doncaster is seeking a Maintenance Shift Fitter & Electrician to ensure the smooth running of plant equipment. This full-time role involves mechanical and electrical maintenance, requiring strong skills and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £45,000+, structured hours, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary starting at £45,000+

Structured hours and overtime opportunities

Stable, full-time permanent employment

Training and development within a supportive team

Exposure to a broad range of equipment

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance of plant equipment and machinery.
• Carry out electrical installation work across industrial applications.
• Perform risk assessments before maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Education

Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Recognised Electrician Apprenticeship or relevant Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Shift Fitter & Electrician

Location: Doncaster, UK

Salary: Circa £45,000+ per annum

Hours: Full-Time | 42 hours/week

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Shift Fitter to join our client’s Doncaster site. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of all plant equipment through effective maintenance, repair, and installation work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong mechanical skills and a hands-on approach to engineering within a process or manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical:

• Conduct day-to-day maintenance of all plant equipment and machinery.
• Carry out risk assessments before starting any maintenance task.
• Install, maintain, and commission new and existing equipment without disrupting production.
• Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance in line with the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule.
• Diagnose faults and proactively resolve mechanical issues to reduce downtime.

Electrical:

• Carry out electrical installation work across a wide range of industrial applications.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance and fault diagnosis on all plant and machinery.
• Conduct risk assessments prior to undertaking any electrical task.
• Install and maintain new and existing equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to production.

Candidate Requirements

Mechanical:

• Time-served apprenticeship or a recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong fabrication and mechanical fitting skills are essential.
• Experience in refrigeration systems is advantageous.
• Previous experience in a factory, process, or production environment is required.

Electrical:

• Recognised Electrician Apprenticeship or relevant Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent).
• Significant industrial electrical experience, ideally in a continuous process or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with general factory maintenance practices and safe working procedures.
• Basic knowledge of PLC logic and inverter drives.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot efficiently.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary starting at £45,000+ per annum
• Shift-based work with structured hours and overtime opportunities
• Stable, full-time permanent employment in a well-established company
• Training and development within a supportive engineering team
• Exposure to a broad range of mechanical and process equipment