Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician

Sheffield £40,000 – £45,000

Days Only

Monday – Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am – 3:30pm

Are you an electrically biased maintenance professional with a passion for solving complex problems in a high-spec manufacturing environment? Join a global leader in advanced casting solutions and play a key role in keeping our clients cutting-edge equipment running at peak performance.

You’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of advanced manufacturing. Our client offers a competitive salary, opportunities for progression, and the chance to work with some of the most advanced equipment in the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault diagnosis, and reactive breakdown repair across a wide range of plant and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.
• Maximise uptime on critical systems such as:
• Investment casting machinery
• Ceramic mould making systems
• Heat treatment furnaces
• VAR, ISM, and Air Melt Induction furnaces
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new and existing equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective/preventative actions.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to meet operational targets.
• Maintain accurate records using our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• 17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
• Proven experience in heavy manufacturing or foundry environments
• Strong electrical bias with mechanical aptitude

Hands-on experience with:

• High-temperature furnaces (VAR, ISM, Air Melt)
• PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• AC/DC drives, sensors, instrumentation
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Desirable Extras

• Apprenticeship-trained in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with SCADA systems and data logging
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 environments
• Basic skills in mechanical fabrication, welding, or machining