Position: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Salary: £46-48K + shift allowance

Shift Pattern:

Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm, Friday: 5:00am - 1:00pm

Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm (+25% shift allowance)

Sunday to Thursday: 10:00pm - 6:00am (night shift) (+36% shift allowance)Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, to join an established & growing client in the Sheffield area.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation

Monitoring project progress and adjust plans to meet targets

Coordinating and chair NPI meetings as required

Capturing and implementing all design modifications and improvements

Establishing processes that minimise manufacturing cost and improve associate safety

Collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure compliance with specifications

Acting as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality

Communicating project status, risks, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders

Coordinating supplier and vendor

requirements, including purchase orders

Analysing results and implementing necessary design or process changes

Leading and deploying manufacturing best practices to reduce cost, cycle time, and improve material flow

Staying current with industry trends and technological advancements

Creating and maintaining product release documentation packages

Completing quality plans when required

Controlling standards documentation and managing internal audits

Informing internal stakeholders immediately of quality issues impacting customers

Arranging and managing calibration activities, ensuring records and certificates are maintained

Championing and supporting quality improvement initiatives across the business

Driving objectives and KPIs to improve overall business performance

Supporting the development of a facility that consistently delivers recognised quality productsYou will have:

Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).

17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.

Proven experience in a heavy manufacturing or foundry environment.

Strong electrical bias with solid mechanical aptitude.

Hands-on experience with:

High-temperature furnaces (VAR, ISM, Air Melt Induction)

PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)

AC/DC drives, sensors, and instrumentation

Knowledge of heat treatment processes and equipment controls.

Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Experience with SCADA systems and data logging.

Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 aerospace or other high-specification environments.

Basic mechanical fabrication, welding, or machining skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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