Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Salary/Rate:Market related
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Sheffield
County:South Yorkshire
Specialism:Manufacturing
Job ref:AL85
Post Date:April 30, 2026
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About the Role

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Sheffield

£40,000 – £50,000 + overtime (dependent on experience)

 

The Business

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering business operating within a heavy industrial environment. The company has a good reputation for delivering high-quality engineered products across multiple sectors and continues to invest in both its people and its site.

The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will be joining a business that values reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. The engineering team plays a key role in maintaining production efficiency.

This is a great opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will work a rotating shift pattern of 6am – 2pm and 2pm – 10pm, Monday to Friday, and they need to be flexible to work on call when required.

 

Responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on electrical systems including distribution boards, drives, motors, control panels, PLCs, valves, and instrumentation
  • Fault find, diagnose, and repair electrical issues quickly and safely to minimise downtime
  • Inspect, test, and commission electrical installations in line with regulations
  • Install and modify electrical systems, circuits, and control panels
  • Record maintenance activities using CMMS and maintain accurate documentation
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with Health and Safety regulations, including safe isolation and risk assessments

 

Requirements of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Time served Electrical Engineer with Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance
  • Experience working within medium to heavy engineering environments such as foundry or steelworks
  • Good understanding of electrical systems, wiring regulations, and fault finding
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively
  • Experience using electrical testing equipment
  • Flexible to work on call when required

Desirable:

  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • 2391 Inspection and Testing
  • Siemens PLC fault finding or programming
  • Control panel building experience
  • Electrical installation work (tray, conduit)
  • Pneumatics or HV experience

 

Package and Benefits of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Salary £40,000 – £50,000 dependent on experience
  • On call allowance plus enhanced overtime rates (1.5x and double time on Sundays)
  • 21 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Annual profit share bonus
  • Company sick pay
  • Pension 5% employee contribution matched by 5% employer
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Cycle to work scheme

 

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Adele Lewis:

Mobile: 07537 163611
Office: 0151 209 2050
Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

 

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