Location: Sheffield
Salary: £43,700 per annum + annual bonus (subject to company performance)
Hours: Full-time, 2-shift rotating pattern (see below)
The Company:
Our client is a well-established, heavy industrial manufacturer based in Sheffield, operating a busy production site with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement. Due to ongoing investment, they are now looking to add an experienced Maintenance Electrician to their engineering team.
The Role:
You will be responsible for the planned and reactive electrical maintenance of heavy plant and automated production equipment, working closely with the wider engineering team to maximise machine uptime and reliability. This is a maintenance-focused position — there is no installation work involved.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across heavy plant and machinery
Fault-find and diagnose faults on PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens)
Maintain, repair, and support automated machinery and robotic equipment
Work with HMI schedules and drives as part of day-to-day maintenance
Respond to breakdowns and carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
Keep accurate maintenance records and documentation
Work safely and in line with site health & safety procedures at all times
What We're Looking For:
A recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
18th Edition qualified is preferred; candidates with 16th/17th Edition may also be considered
Solid experience of heavy plant maintenance within an industrial environment
Strong fault-finding skills on PLCs, ideally Siemens
Experience with automated machinery and/or robotics
Working knowledge of HMI schedules and drives
Background in a heavy industrial, automated manufacturing, or FMCG environment
Willingness and ability to work the shift pattern outlined below
Shift Pattern:
A 2-shift rotating pattern, Monday to Friday:
Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Week 2: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Excellent overtime is regularly available for those who want it.
Salary & Benefits
£43,700 per annum
Annual bonus, dependent on company performance
Extensive overtime opportunities
Annual Pay Review
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Salary description
£43700.00 - £43700.00 per year