Maintenance Electrician
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,000 to £43,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | IFAA199250 |
Summary
Are you a Maintenance Electrician? Have you previously worked in a heavy forge environment? Do you want to work for one of the UK’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers?
Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) have an exciting opportunity to join their Maintenance team as a Maintenance Electrician The role is working Monday to Friday on working on rotating 2 shift pattern Monday to Friday - 6am-1.30pm and 12-7.30pm.
Main duties of the role:
Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks
Installation of new plant
Planning electrical maintenance tasks for completion during the shutdown
Development and upgrading of existing equipment
Good knowledge of safety and permit to work systems
Reactive Maintenance
PAT testing
Inspection and testing of electrical equipment
You Should be:
Apprentice trained maintenance engineer with electrical bias
Previous experience in heavy industrial environment
NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or equivalent
17th Edition wiring regulations
Have experience in fault finding, wiring and instrumentation work, preventative maintenance (PPM) reactive maintenance
Fault finding on PLC
More about IFA:
We manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector. We are unique due to the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location.
What we offer?
Holidays: 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
Pension Scheme: We are committed to helping you plan for the future, with a 5% employer contribution to your pension.
Bonus Scheme: Performance-related bonus linked to both team and company achievements.
Westfield Health Cash Plan: Level 1 cover, including access to a wide range of discounts and special offers — from gyms and fitness centres to online, high street, and grocery retailers.
Wellhub: Access to local gyms and a variety of fitness and wellbeing apps to support a healthy lifestyle.
Free Workwear and PPE: All necessary clothing and protective equipment provided.
High Quality Professional Development: Genuine opportunities for training, growth, and career progression within the business.
Free Onsite Parking
Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.
Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) have an exciting opportunity to join their Maintenance team as a Maintenance Electrician The role is working Monday to Friday on working on rotating 2 shift pattern Monday to Friday - 6am-1.30pm and 12-7.30pm.
Main duties of the role:
Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks
Installation of new plant
Planning electrical maintenance tasks for completion during the shutdown
Development and upgrading of existing equipment
Good knowledge of safety and permit to work systems
Reactive Maintenance
PAT testing
Inspection and testing of electrical equipment
You Should be:
Apprentice trained maintenance engineer with electrical bias
Previous experience in heavy industrial environment
NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or equivalent
17th Edition wiring regulations
Have experience in fault finding, wiring and instrumentation work, preventative maintenance (PPM) reactive maintenance
Fault finding on PLC
More about IFA:
We manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector. We are unique due to the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location.
What we offer?
Holidays: 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
Pension Scheme: We are committed to helping you plan for the future, with a 5% employer contribution to your pension.
Bonus Scheme: Performance-related bonus linked to both team and company achievements.
Westfield Health Cash Plan: Level 1 cover, including access to a wide range of discounts and special offers — from gyms and fitness centres to online, high street, and grocery retailers.
Wellhub: Access to local gyms and a variety of fitness and wellbeing apps to support a healthy lifestyle.
Free Workwear and PPE: All necessary clothing and protective equipment provided.
High Quality Professional Development: Genuine opportunities for training, growth, and career progression within the business.
Free Onsite Parking
Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.