Multi Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Barnsley, S71
Salary: £45,000, rising to £49,050 after successful completion of probation
Shift Pattern: 3 on / 3 off – Days & Nights
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Manufacturing

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Barnsley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrically biased engineer looking to join a stable organisation offering a competitive salary, permanent employment and a structured 3 on / 3 off day and night shift pattern.

You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and availability of production machinery and site equipment, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of production machinery and site services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Fault-find using electrical schematics, drawings and test equipment.
• Identify recurring faults and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work safely and ensure all maintenance activities comply with company procedures.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Support breakdown response and ensure machinery is returned to production as quickly and safely as possible.
• Assist with installation, modification and improvement of equipment where required.
• Work closely with production and engineering colleagues to maintain high levels of plant reliability.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering / Maintenance Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving faults.
• The ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
• Flexibility to work a 3 on / 3 off days and nights shift pattern.

What’s on Offer?

• £45,000 starting salary
• Salary increases to £49,050 following successful probation
• Permanent, full-time position
• 3 on / 3 off – Days & Nights
• Stable and well-established manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills and progress within the engineering function

If you’re an electrically biased maintenance engineer looking for a new opportunity with a strong salary package and an attractive shift pattern, we’d be keen to hear from you.