Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias

Michael Page; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Sheffield. The role focuses on providing proactive and reactive maintenance for a range of machinery, with an emphasis on electrical systems. Candidates should have strong electrical maintenance skills and a relevant NVQ qualification. The offer includes a competitive salary of £46,000 and opportunities for ongoing training and development within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to work with advanced technology

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience on injection moulding machinery.
• Understanding of pneumatics and mechanical systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance and fault-finding on equipment.
• Perform planned, reactive, and predictive maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe equipment operation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS system

Control panels

Inverters and servo/DC drives

Job description

We are looking for an Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to provide breakdown and maintenance support across a range of machinery, with a strong focus on electrical systems. The role involves working shifts and ensuring maximum uptime through proactive and reactive maintenance.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established manufacturer committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. They offer a modern, high-volume production environment with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance and fault-finding on injection moulding machinery and associated equipment.
• Perform planned, reactive, and predictive maintenance to minimise downtime and optimise performance.
• Diagnose electrical faults systematically and implement effective solutions, reporting via a CMMS system.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure all equipment is handed back in a safe condition.
• Train operators on equipment setup and changeovers, maintaining accurate training records.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Profile

The Successful Candidate

• Apprentice-trained with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical engineering (HNC/HND desirable).
• Strong ability to read electrical drawings and logically fault-find.
• Proven experience conducting electrical maintenance on injection moulding machinery and other automated systems.
• Skilled in working with inverters, servo/DC drives, control panels, and circuits from 415V to 24VDC.
• Understanding of pneumatics and mechanical systems is advantageous.
• A proactive team player with excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• Flexible, resilient, and confident, with a commitment to health and safety standards.

Job Offer

• Salary of £46,000.
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology in a dynamic environment.
• Ongoing training and development to enhance your technical skills.
• A supportive team culture with a strong emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement.

If you are a motivated Maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity in Sheffield, we encourage you to apply today.