Maintenance Electrician

Job post summary

Date posted: 5 May 2026

Pay: £43,210.00 per year

Job Description:

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician
Location: Sheffield
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join their on-site engineering team. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining, servicing, and improving electrical systems and production equipment to ensure maximum operational efficiency.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary: £37,250
• Shift Allowance: £5,960
• Total Salary: £43,210
• 37.5 hours per week
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 25 days + bank holidays after 1 year)
• Westfield Health scheme
• Quarterly profit-related bonus
• On-site parking
• Company pension (4% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and servicing of all electrical and electronic equipment across the site
• Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs to minimise downtime
• Install and commission electrical systems and equipment
• Support modifications, upgrades, and refurbishment of machinery
• Conduct portable appliance testing (PAT) as required
• Assist with preventative maintenance planning and execution
• Work closely with production teams to ensure equipment efficiency
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and COSHH regulations
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on basic electrical tasks where appropriate

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a maintenance electrician role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and machinery
• Commitment to health & safety best practices
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to support continuous improvement and development initiatives

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business offering a competitive salary, strong benefits package, and long-term career prospects within a supportive engineering environment.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for more information.