MULTI-SKILLED ELECTRICALLY BIASED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, Hull

Kingston Recruitment Ltd; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role in Gatineau's manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on machinery, conduct preventative maintenance, and provide engineering support. Key skills required include strong electrical bias and mechanical fault-finding abilities. The position offers a full-time schedule with generous leave and pension benefits, promoting a stable and efficient work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical bias with solid mechanical fault-finding capability.
• Practical knowledge of PLC systems for fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance according to schedules.
• Completing reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Supporting installation and upgrades of machinery.
• Investigating recurring faults and implementing solutions.
• Updating maintenance records and coordinating with suppliers.

Skills

Electrical bias

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC systems knowledge

Methodical work under pressure

Job description

MULTI-SKILLED ELECTRICALLY BIASED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, Hull

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer seeking a technically challenging role within a high-performing manufacturing environment? Our client, a global manufacturing organisation, is expanding their Engineering team at their Hull facility. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Engineering Manager, delivering robust maintenance solutions to ensure optimum plant performance across a modern production site.

Working Monday to Friday, you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and improving a wide range of production machinery and supporting infrastructure to maximise efficiency, reliability, and uptime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults on production equipment to minimise downtime
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with maintenance schedules
• Completing reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs across the site
• Supporting the installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant and machinery
• Investigating recurring faults and implementing long-term technical solutions
• Updating CMMS maintenance records and coordinating with suppliers for spare parts
• Working closely with OEMs and manufacturers to resolve complex technical issues
• Ensuring all work complies with current health, safety, and statutory requirements
• Providing engineering support outside of core hours, including overtime when operational demands require

The Candidate:

Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or FMCG environment

Strong electrical bias with solid mechanical fault-finding capability

Practical knowledge of PLC systems, including fault diagnosis and basic interrogation

Ability to work methodically under pressure within a fast-paced production setting

On Offer:

Permanent, full-time role: 8:30am–5:00pm Monday to Thursday, with an early finish on Friday

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Discretionary performance-related bonus

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This vacancy is being advertised by Kingston Recruitment on behalf of our client. The services advertised by Kingston Recruitment are those of an Employment Business or Employment Agency.

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