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