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Multi Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Barnsley

Job DescriptionElectrical Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer\n

Location: Barnsley, S71
Salary: £45,000, rising to £49,050 after successful completion of probation
Shift Pattern: 3 on / 3 off - Days & Nights
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Manufacturing

The Opportunity\n

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Barnsley.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrically biased engineer looking to join a stable organisation offering a competitive salary, permanent employment and a structured 3 on / 3 off day and night shift pattern.

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You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and availability of production machinery and site equipment, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities\n

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  • Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of production machinery and site services.
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  • Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
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  • Fault-find using electrical schematics, drawings and test equipment.
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  • Identify recurring faults and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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  • Work safely and ensure all maintenance activities comply with company procedures.
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  • Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
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  • Support breakdown response and ensure machinery is returned to production as quickly and safely as possible.
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  • Assist with installation, modification and improvement of equipment where required.
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  • Work closely with production and engineering colleagues to maintain high levels of plant reliability.
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About You\n

The successful candidate will ideally have:

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  • A recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering / Maintenance Engineering or equivalent.
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  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
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  • Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
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  • Good mechanical maintenance knowledge.
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  • The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
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  • Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
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  • A proactive approach to identifying and resolving faults.
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  • The ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
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  • Flexibility to work a 3 on / 3 off days and nights shift pattern.
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What's on Offer?\n

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  • £45,000 starting salary
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  • Salary increases to £49,050 following successful probation
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  • Permanent, full-time position
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  • 3 on / 3 off - Days & Nights
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  • Stable and well-established manufacturing environment
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  • Opportunity to develop your technical skills and progress within the engineering function
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If you're an electrically biased maintenance engineer looking for a new opportunity with a strong salary package and an attractive shift pattern, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Multi Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Barnsley

Barnsley, UK
Full time

Published on 09/12/2026

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