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