Maintenance Electrician – Heavy Industrial Environment Location: Ilkeston Shifts Available: Double Days (£51,086) | Nights (£66,411) We’re hiring experienced Maintenance Electricians to join our hard-working team. This is a hands-on role maintaining and repairing large-scale heavy plant and machinery in a tough, dusty, heavy industrial environment — so previous industrial experience is essential. What you’ll be doing * Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding quickly to breakdowns * Minimising downtime with fast, effective electrical fault-finding and repairs * Following all safety procedures and contributing to system improvements * Using a CMMS system to manage tasks and complete records accurately * Working closely with colleagues across maintenance, yard, and operations * Supporting audits and overseeing contractors as required What we’re looking for * Electrically qualified with proven experience in heavy industry * Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills * Hands-on experience with PLCs, inverters, motor controls, and safety circuits * Knowledge of conveyors, shredders, screeners, and other large plant equipment * Time-served electrical apprenticeship (preferred) * Any mechanical knowledge or skills will be an advantage What’s on offer * Double Days: Mon–Fri 05:30–14:00 / 13:30–22:00 (40 hrs) – £51,086 * Nights: Mon–Thurs 21:30–06:00 / Fri 21:30–03:30 (40 hrs) – £66,411 * Solid team environment with reliable support * The chance to work with serious kit in a no-nonsense industrial setting * Excellent pay and long-term stability