Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Shifts)

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Shifts)

Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with a leading organisation within the metals recycling sector, who are now looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis at their site based in Matlock.

Our client plays a vital role in the sustainable recycling of lead-acid batteries and places its people, safety, and the environment at the heart of everything it does. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment where employees are valued, developed, and encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement.

πŸ’° Salary & Benefits Package

πŸ’· Β£43,036.20 Basic Salary per annum

πŸŒ™ Β£9,094 Shift Allowance per annum

🎯 Annual Production Bonus - up to 10% of salary (following qualifying period)

πŸ† Quarterly Production Bonus - up to Β£300

🦺 Quarterly Health & Safety Bonus - up to £60

πŸ’° Annual Blood Lead Bonus - up to Β£1,500

πŸ“ˆ Stakeholder Pension Scheme - Employer contribution of 10% (subject to qualifying criteria)

❀️ Free Life Insurance after 6 months' service

πŸ‘“ Free eye tests and safety glasses

πŸ’ͺ Company-funded physiotherapy

πŸ‹οΈ Corporate gym membership

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme

🀝 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

🩺 Annual health checks

πŸš— Free onsite parking

🍽️ Subsidised canteen

πŸ‘· Workwear and PPE/RPE supplied and laundered onsite

πŸ•’ Hours

Shift Rotation

  • 2 x 12-hour Day Shifts (6:00am - 6:00pm)
  • 2 x 12-hour Night Shifts (6:00pm - 6:00am)
  • 4 Days Off
  • Pattern repeats 7 times
  • Followed by an impressive 18 consecutive days off
  • Annual leave built into the shift pattern
  • Two 45-minute breaks per shift
  • Attendance at training on non-rostered days enables employees to bank up to 24 hours additional time off per year

πŸ”§ What will you bring to the role?

Reporting to the Shift Maintenance Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a wide range of plant and equipment within a busy heavy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

⚑ Carry out preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across a wide range of plant and equipment.

⚑ Complete electrical installations, breakdown repairs and fault-finding activities to minimise downtime and maximise plant reliability.

⚑ Take responsibility for electrical maintenance activities during night shifts and weekends when a Maintenance Coordinator is not onsite.

⚑ Complete Task Specific Risk Assessments and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all maintenance activities.

⚑ Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, permits to work and relevant legislation.

⚑ Safely isolate electrical equipment and verify isolations before commencing work.

⚑ Diagnose and resolve electrical faults efficiently and accurately.

⚑ Report any issues that may impact the safe, efficient or reliable operation of plant and equipment.

⚑ Maintain exceptional housekeeping standards and ensure work areas are left clean, safe and organised.

⚑ Use PPE, testing equipment, tools and always lifting equipment correctly and safely.

⚑ Accurately record maintenance activities using computer-based maintenance systems.

⚑ Correctly book parts from stores and apply appropriate cost codes.

⚑ Promote and support a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality and Energy policies.

βœ… What will you bring to the role?

βœ” Fully completed Electrical Apprenticeship

βœ” Several years' post-apprenticeship experience, ideally within a heavy industrial, manufacturing or process environment

βœ” BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition) qualification desirable

βœ” Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills

βœ” Excellent understanding of electrical safety, isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems

βœ” Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business

βœ” Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations

βœ” Proactive approach to maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement

βœ” Good IT skills and the ability to maintain detailed electronic maintenance records

βœ” Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative maintenance team

βœ” Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance

🌟 Why should you apply for the role?

🌍 Join a company that actively contributes to sustainability and environmental protection.

🦺 Work for an organisation where safety and employee wellbeing are genuine priorities.

🀝 Become part of a highly skilled and supportive maintenance team.

πŸ“ˆ Benefit from ongoing training, development and long-term career opportunities.

πŸ’° Enjoy an excellent salary, generous shift allowance and multiple bonus schemes.

πŸ–οΈ Achieve a fantastic work-life balance with a unique shift pattern that includes 18 consecutive days off.

❀️ Access a comprehensive employee benefits package focused on health, wellbeing and financial security.

πŸš€ Secure a permanent position with a well-established and respected leader in the recycling and manufacturing sector.

If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with an industry-leading employer, we would love to hear from you. Apply today! βš‘πŸ”§






Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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Blue Arrow
Organisation
Blue Arrow
Reference
JN -092026-133265
Contract Type
Matlock
Expiry Date
11/10/2026 16:06:00
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