Job Description:

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