Maintenance Electrician – Manufacturing & Heavy Engineering

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our manufacturing site, supporting the operations team in a steel‑work/heavy‑engineering environment. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, testing and repairing electrical equipment while ensuring health & safety standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out installation, maintenance, testing and repair of plant electrical systems.
• Develop and follow Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Diagnose faults, perform repairs and maintain equipment in a steel‑work/heavy‑engineering setting.
• Plan and schedule both planned and unplanned work, liaising with client departments.
• Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment, and monitor maintenance costs.
• Support production facilities and ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures.

Required profile

• Determined, quality‑oriented, organized and disciplined.
• Good communicator, analytical and numerate.
• Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom (no visa sponsorship).

Required skills

• High‑Voltage (HV) experience.
• Forklift (FLT), Overhead Crane (OHC), Confined Space, Working at Height, MEWP certifications.
• Knowledge of SHIRES electronic maintenance system or equivalent.
• General machine wiring, temperature control and lighting installation.
• Fault finding on electrical control circuits and 3‑phase power supplies.
• Ability to operate a site‑based computerized planned maintenance system.

What we offer

• Death in Service Benefit (6× salary in pension scheme, 4× otherwise).
• Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.
• Company Sick Pay (eligible after 12 months).
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave.