Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Position: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £46-48K + shift allowance
Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm, Friday: 5:00am - 1:00pm
• Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm (+25% shift allowance)
• Sunday to Thursday: 10:00pm - 6:00am (night shift) (+36% shift allowance)

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, to join an established & growing client in the Sheffield area.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation
• Monitoring project progress and adjust plans to meet targets
• Coordinating and chair NPI meetings as required
• Capturing and implementing all design modifications and improvements
• Establishing processes that minimise manufacturing cost and improve associate safety
• Collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure compliance with specifications
• Acting as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality
• Communicating project status, risks, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders
• Coordinating supplier and vendor requirements, including purchase orders
• Analysing results and implementing necessary design or process changes
• Leading and deploying manufacturing best practices to reduce cost, cycle time, and improve material flow
• Staying current with industry trends and technological advancements
• Creating and maintaining product release documentation packages
• Completing quality plans when required
• Controlling standards documentation and managing internal audits
• Informing internal stakeholders immediately of quality issues impacting customers
• Arranging and managing calibration activities, ensuring records and certificates are maintained
• Championing and supporting quality improvement initiatives across the business
• Driving objectives and KPIs to improve overall business performance
• Supporting the development of a facility that consistently delivers recognised quality products

You will have:

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• 17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience in a heavy manufacturing or foundry environment.
• Strong electrical bias with solid mechanical aptitude.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • High-temperature furnaces (VAR, ISM, Air Melt Induction)
  • PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
  • AC/DC drives, sensors, and instrumentation
• Knowledge of heat treatment processes and equipment controls.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with SCADA systems and data logging.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 aerospace or other high-specification environments.
• Basic mechanical fabrication, welding, or machining skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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