Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job description / Role

Job summary:

We are looking for a proactive and versatile multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure maximum equipment uptime and safe, efficient plant operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform routine and emergency mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery, utilities, and facilities equipment.
• Diagnose faults, repair, and replace defective parts promptly to minimize downtime.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) according to schedules and record all work completed.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete shift reports as required.
• Work collaboratively with production and operations teams to resolve issues effectively.
• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Keep spare parts inventory updated and liaise with suppliers when necessary.
• Participate in training and development to maintain up-to-date skills and certifications.

Requirements:

• Relevant technical qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering (e.g., NVQ, HNC, HND, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics) and electrical systems (motors, control panels, PLCs).
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including shift work and call-outs if required.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working with PLCs and automated production lines.
• 17th/18th edition IEE wiring regulations (if electrical bias).
• Experience with CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems).