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