Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location:

South Yorkshire

Hours:

Monday to Friday Days

Salary:
Competitive

Sector:
Recycling & Sustainability

We are recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a busy, high-volume recycling operation in South Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior or developing engineer looking to build their career within a supportive industrial environment.

Working as part of the site engineering team, you will support the maintenance and reliability of plant equipment across the facility, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

• Electrical fault finding and repairs on plant equipment
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance activities
• Assisting with breakdown response and reducing downtime
• Working on motors, conveyors, rollers, gearboxes and associated machinery
• Supporting continuous improvement and project work when required
• Maintaining high health & safety standards across site
• Accurately updating maintenance records and CMMS systems

• Apprentice trained or qualified in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance Engineering
• Previous experience within manufacturing, recycling, waste, process or heavy industry environments beneficial
• Basic electrical fault finding and maintenance experience
• Familiar with industrial plant equipment and machinery
• Comfortable working in a practical, hands‑on environment
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Basic mechanical understanding would be advantageous

The site operates continuously, so flexibility and a team‑focused approach are important.

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.