Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills to join a busy industrial environment, supporting the safe and efficient operation of plant, machinery and associated systems.
Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, responding to breakdowns and ensuring planned maintenance activities are completed effectively.
The position offers a varied workload, combining electrical and mechanical fault‑finding, installation work, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and respond to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, minimising downtime and disruption to production.
- Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant, machinery and equipment.
- Complete electrical installation, repair and maintenance activities as required.
- Identify and resolve mechanical faults efficiently and effectively.
- Support the maintenance and reliability of electrical systems, plant controls and associated equipment.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant health and safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Complete risk assessments before undertaking maintenance activities.
- Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to prioritise workloads and ensure maintenance schedules are achieved.
- Liaise with external contractors, assisting with the coordination and supervision of maintenance activities.
- Communicate effectively with production teams, management and other stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to ongoing improvements in equipment reliability and performance.
Essential Skills and Experience
- A recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Maintenance.
- Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment.
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault‑finding abilities.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing plant and machinery breakdowns.
- A good understanding of planned preventative maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance practices.
- Strong awareness of health and safety requirements, including risk assessments and safe working procedures.
- Good communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
- Basic computer literacy and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems.
- Experience maintaining complex production or manufacturing equipment.
- Previous involvement in equipment installations, modifications or improvement projects.Experience working alongside external maintenance contractors.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a practical, proactive engineer who enjoys fault‑finding, solving problems and keeping machinery operating efficiently. You'll be comfortable working in a hands‑on maintenance environment, taking responsibility for your work and responding logically to both planned maintenance requirements and unexpected breakdowns. A flexible approach, strong attention to detail and a commitment to safe working practices will be essential.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds
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