Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £59,306.05 + per annum
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts (42 hours per week)
Positions Available: Multiple

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a large, modern, highly automated manufacturing site undergoing continued investment and growth. This is a technically engaging role offering excellent long-term progression, industry-leading training, and outstanding benefits.

You will work within a structured engineering function where development is actively encouraged — including clear examples of engineers progressing into senior leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment availability and performance.

Work safely at all times, following isolation procedures and site safety standards.

Support continuous improvement using structured problem-solving tools (PDCA, RCA).

Provide feedback to planners and engineering leadership to improve schedules, spares, and maintenance strategies.

Complete pre- and post-maintenance quality checks.

Manage lubrication activities including mapping, execution, and simplification.

Train and support autonomous maintenance teams on Clean–Inspect–Lubricate routines and fault diagnosis.

Lead or contribute to root cause analysis investigations.

Promote and maintain strong 5S standards across the plant.

Equipment & Technical Environment

You will work on a wide range of modern, automated machinery including:

Conveyors and material handling systems

Automated processing and packaging equipment

Drives, motors, and control systems

Typical fault exposure includes:

Electrical fault-finding

Motors, drives, and inverters

Sensors, relays, and control circuits

Bearings, belts, chains, and gearboxes

Candidate Requirements

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (approx. 60/40 electrical/mechanical or vice versa)

Electrical qualification essential

NVQ Level 3 or time-served apprenticeship (degree-only profiles not considered)

Proven experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong fault-finding mindset and willingness to learn

Motivated, team-focused, and curious to continuously develop

Desirable (not essential):

18th Edition

Apprentice trained background

What’s On Offer

Salary circa £55,000 (flat rate)

Quarterly performance bonus (£325 – £750)

Outstanding pension – employer contributes up to 10%

Visa sponsorship available (UK-based candidates only)

Relocation support available

Excellent training and development programmes

Fully provided PPE (uniform and safety footwear, maintained on site)

Enhanced family leave and long-service rewards

24/7 online GP and virtual physiotherapy

Discounted gym membership

Electric car scheme

Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

Day off on your birthday

Option to buy or sell holiday

24 days annual leave