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Lodestone Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a well-established heavy industrial manufacturer in the Leeds area to recruit an experienced Maintenance Electrician.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable engineering team with a strong engineering heritage. The role is within a busy production environment, offering strong and regular overtime and long-term career stability and progression.

The Role

Reporting to the Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical plant equipment, working closely with production to minimise downtime and ensure operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to schedule

Responding promptly to electrical breakdowns and fault-finding efficiently

Ensuring all work is completed in line with current electrical standards and HSE legislation

Working within safe systems of work and conducting appropriate risk assessments

Supporting plant improvement projects, installations and upgrades

Accurately recording maintenance and repair activities

Collaborating effectively within the engineering team to improve plant reliability

Managing your own workload to maximise machine availability

Candidate Requirements

Must be apprentice trained as a Maintenance Electrician

Recognised and accredited electrical qualifications and ideally be 18th edition trained.

Previous experience within heavy plant, machine tools, furnaces, castings, or similar.

Strong understanding of preventative and reactive maintenance systems

Working knowledge of HSE regulations within maintenance

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills and team-working ability

Package & Benefits

Salary - £41,600 (rising to £52k with overtime available)

Guaranteed overtime of 8 hours per week paid at enhanced rate (2 hour every day Monday to Thursday)

Hours of work - You can choose 6am-2pm Monday to Friday OR 8am-4pm Monday to Thursday and 6am-2pm Friday

H&S related bonus scheme

Paid breaks and shower-off time

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable days-based role with strong earning potential, apply today through Lodestone Recruitment for a confidential discussion