Electrical Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Odin Recruitment Group; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 35,700 - 45,900; Full time

Job summary

Odin Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturing site in Knowsley. You will maintain high-speed production equipment, fault-find electrically with a strong mechanical bias and drive improvements to maximise OEE.

You will work in a multi-skilled team, perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults from schematics and ensure safety standards are met. The role offers a permanent, days-based schedule with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Time-served electrical maintenance or multi-skilled bias.
• Experience with manufacturing/packaging/automation equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and diagnose faults systematically.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive reliability mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance per schedule and standards.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and pneumatic faults.
• Respond to breakdowns and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Maintain motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors and control panels.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Perform testing, component replacement and recommissioning after repairs.
• Support continuous improvement to increase uptime and efficiency.
• Assist with installations, commissioning and shutdown activities.
• Complete maintenance records in CMMS and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Problem solving

Maintenance best practices

Safety awareness (LOTO)

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing

Location: Knowsley Business Park, Prescot (L34)

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing facility based in Knowsley, Merseyside.

Working within a multi-skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement of high-speed manufacturing and production equipment. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong electrical fault‑finding skills, with supporting mechanical knowledge, to maximise plant availability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with the site's maintenance schedule and engineering standards.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and pneumatic faults using a systematic fault‑finding approach.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, photoelectric devices, proximity switches, safety circuits, inverters (VFDs), contactors, relays and control panels.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Perform electrical testing, component replacement and machine recommissioning following repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and increase production efficiency.
• Assist with machinery installations, commissioning, modifications and planned shutdown activities.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Permit to Work systems and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure optimum plant performance.
• Participate in engineering shift handovers, communicating equipment status, outstanding issues and completed works.

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Time-served Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Multi‑Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
• Proven experience maintaining manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, automation or production machinery.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and carry out systematic fault diagnosis.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to equipment reliability.
• Flexible attitude and ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced production environment.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• week 1: 06:00 – 14:00
• week 2: 14:00 – 22:00
• No night shifts.

Salary & Benefits

• £42,000 basic salary flexible doe
• Permanent position
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to work within a highly automated manufacturing environment
• Stable business with ongoing investment in plant and equipment
• Supportive engineering team with opportunities for technical development

If you are an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer with experience in manufacturing, production or automated environments and are looking for your next technical challenge, we would like to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.