Jobs in Sandygate

Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the team at their Barnsley site. If you have a strong background in machine repair, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and problem solving, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career further in a dynamic, team-driven environment. You will join them on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

As one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture, our client has had unsuppressed growth, with almost 50 years’ experience. Their emphasis is on providing a high standard for all their products and the services they offer. They are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen their position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in their success

The Electrical Maintenance Technician role:

As part of their maintenance team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring their production equipment runs efficiently, safely, and reliably. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance support across a variety of plant systems and machinery, contributing directly to their operational success.

The key responsibilities of their Electrical Maintenance Technician will include:

Perform maintenance and repairs on production plant and equipment

Carry out planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime

Be able to work well and communicate with on site contractors and remote service engineers

Diagnose and resolve machine breakdowns swiftly and effectively

Fault find on mechanical systems i.e. gearboxes etc.

Have a good understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits

Maintain accurate records and reports within the CMMS system

Manage and monitor stock levels of critical parts and equipment

Mentoring of apprentices

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.

To be successful in this Electrical Maintenance Technician role, you will:

Be a qualified and experienced Maintenance Engineer, holding a minimum of 4 years’ industrial experience and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Have prior experience working within a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment.

Be computer literate, with proven experience using CMMS systems.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently and use your own initiative to solve problems effectively.

Be flexible and willing to work overtime to support production demands and cover holidays or sickness within the department.

Be able to work a 4 shift rota

The department operates the following shifts:-

Shift 1    6am - 2pm Monday to Friday

Shift 2    2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday

Shift 3    10pm - 6am Monday to Friday

Shift 4    6am - 4pm Thursday to Sunday

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for you application to be taken further please state your required salary.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become their Electrical Maintenance Technician then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, they’d love to hear from you