Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer - Barnsley - Paying up to 48k + Overtime + Bonus

My client a well-established manufacturing business operatiing within a fast-paced production environment are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias).

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with strong electrical and fault-finding experience to become part of a professional engineering team focused on reliability, continuous improvement, and minimising downtime across production operations.

The Role as Maintenance Engineer:

* Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on production and plant machinery

* Diagnose and repair faults on complex manufacturing equipment

* PLC fault finding and controls work (Siemens systems)

* Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise downtime

* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

* Assist with machinery installation and commissioning

* Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend system modifications

* Maintain accurate engineering documentation and records

* Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with HSE procedures

Experience as a Maintenance Engineer:

* NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification (or equivalent)

* Time-served engineering apprenticeship

* Minimum 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment

* Strong fault-finding ability across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

* Experience working with PLC systems and 3-phase electrics

* Good understanding of engineering best practices and maintenance systems

* Welding and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous

* Strong communication and teamwork skills

What’s On Offer for the Maintenance Engineer:

* Competitive salary package

* Stable long-term opportunity

* Supportive engineering team environment

* Opportunity to work with modern manufacturing equipment

* Ongoing training and development