Maintenance Electrician

3 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd Full time

Who We Are

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Maintenance Electrician. This role will involve working as part of the maintenance team, carrying out repairs and planned maintenance within our Melting department.

Role Responsibilities


  • Planned, preventative and predictive maintenance of all plant equipment. 

  • Support with equipment breakdowns and new equipment Installations.

  • Maintain maintenance records and documentation.

  • Undertake root cause analysis to prevent future breakdowns.

  • Drive continuous improvement within the department. 

  • Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the Planning of maintenance work is completed


About You

The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.



  • Apprentice trained and previous experience in a similar role. 


  • Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical diagnostic and development capability.


  • Electronic and CNC controls diagnostics capability and experience (Siemens, Fanuc, etc.).


  • Experience of machine tool processes, fault diagnostics, analysis and countermeasure implementation including multi skilled working practices and capabilities.


  • Comfortable working in a heavy manufacturing or 'hot working’ environment.​


Days/Hours of Work

Average of 37.5 hours per week. Mornings (Mon - Fri): 6am - 2pm; Afternoons (Mon - Fri): 2pm - 10pm. Nights (Mon - Thu): 10pm - 6am.

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Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters



  • We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.

  • Over £400m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.

  • Competitive Salary

  • 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).

  • Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.

  • Cycle to Work scheme.

  • Pension scheme.

  • Life Assurance Scheme.

  • Employee Assistance Programme.

  • On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.

  • Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.

  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.

  • Long service award scheme.

  • You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.

  • A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.  


For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and



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