3-Shift Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical/PLC)

MTrec Recruitment; Washington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Excellent company benefits

Job summary

MTrec Recruitment is recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis for a 3-shift system in the United Kingdom. The role involves diagnosing and repairing special purpose equipment, implementing planned maintenance, and mentoring apprentices.

Ideal candidates will have an apprenticeship and an HNC or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering, with strong fault-finding skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLCs. Flexible to work nights and overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an Apprenticeship and be educated to HNC or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience reading mechanical and electrical drawings for fault finding.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics; basic fabrication skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair of special purpose equipment and ensure proper operation.
• Plan and execute effective maintenance to prevent disruption of activities.
• Read electrical/mechanical drawings for fault finding and diagnose PLC issues.
• Maintain inventory using engineering database and KPI measurements.
• Mentor maintenance apprentices and support 3-shift operations including nights.
• Coordinate with maintenance for external modifications and future installations.
• Capture comprehensive maintenance data for equipment history and lessons learnt.
• Complete shift handovers and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Education

Apprenticeship

HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7

PLC

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

MTrec Recruitment is recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis for a 3-shift system in the United Kingdom. The role involves diagnosing and repairing special purpose equipment, implementing planned maintenance, and mentoring apprentices.

Ideal candidates will have an apprenticeship and an HNC or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering, with strong fault-finding skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLCs. Flexible to work nights and overtime is required.