Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
8 days ago
Grimethorpe
Our client, a well-established manufacturing business based in Barnsley, is looking to recruit a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their Maintenance team. This is a hands-on role providing technical support and maintenance services, ensuring machines and equipment operate efficiently and safely. The position operates on a continental shift pattern, 4 days on, 4 days off, consisting of two day shifts (6am – 6pm) followed by two night shifts (6pm – 6am). The role offers excellent exposure to mechanical and electrical systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and opportunities for professional development. Key Responsibilities: • Carry out day-to-day project work, preventative maintenance, and reactive breakdown repairs, • Work alongside the technical team to understand the functions of all machines, • Perform mechanical tasks including drilling, tapping, using dies, files, bearings, pneumatic cylinders, and gearboxes, • Operate workshop machinery such as surface grinders, lathes, millers, pillar drills, pedestal grinders, and hydraulic presses, • Read and interpret electrical schematic drawings (Spuhl, LPT, Koch, Friggerio), • Understand different types of circuits and components, including 3-phase, single-phase, and 24v systems, • Contribute to continuous improvement and the development of maintenance processes Skills and Qualifications: • GCSEs or equivalent, • Minimum Level 3 BTEC in Engineering, • HNC/HND in Engineering preferred but not essential, • Experience in fault finding and problem-solving, • Experience in using workshop machinery, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Annual bonus (5%), • Exposure to a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, hands-on engineer looking to develop their skills in a dynamic and supportive manufacturing environment while working on a continental shift pattern