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Posted 21 July, 2026

Maintenance Electrician

Pioneer Selection Ltd
Ilkley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN\n

Location: LeedsSalary: £50,000Shift: Days and Nights

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We are recruiting for a Maintenance Electrician to join a well-established manufacturing business in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical maintenance professional to join a stable site where you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and availability of production machinery and site services.

Job Role\n

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across a busy manufacturing environment. You will be working on a range of automated production machinery and electrical systems, diagnosing faults and ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard.

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The role will involve electrical fault finding, planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, continuous improvement and supporting the ongoing reliability of the site.

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Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Maintenance Electrician:

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  • Completed a recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
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  • Strong electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing, industrial or automated environment.
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  • Experience with electrical fault finding and maintenance of industrial machinery.
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  • Comfortable working a days and nights shift pattern.
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  • Able to work independently and respond effectively to breakdowns.
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Requirements for the Maintenance Electrician:

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  • Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
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  • Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.
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  • Experience with fault finding on industrial electrical systems.
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  • Good understanding of electrical control systems.
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  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
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  • Previous experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Electrician:

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  • Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery.
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  • Knowledge of automation and control systems.
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  • Experience with continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
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  • Additional mechanical maintenance experience would be advantageous.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join a successful manufacturing business, offering a salary of £50,000, a days and nights shift pattern and the opportunity to work within a modern industrial environment.

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If you are interested please contact Joe McAuliffe at Pioneer Selection.

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Alternatively, if you know someone who may be interested in this role, we offer a referral scheme for successful recommendations.