Electro Mechanical Engineer

1111 recruitment Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Training and upskilling

PPE provided

Job summary

1111 recruitment Ltd is seeking a Multi‑Skilled / Electromechanical Maintenance Engineer to support a heavy industrial Pb manufacturing site. You will perform fault-finding and repair across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems, with strong focus on safe, compliant, and efficient uptime.

The role involves rotating shifts (6-2 / 2-10 with potential nights) and participation in planned shutdowns. Experience in CMMS, PLCs, and reading schematics is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance environments.
• Strong fault-finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault-finding, diagnostics and repair of furnaces, conveyors, and material-handling equipment.
• Carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance to minimise breakdowns.
• Maintain electrical systems including motors, drives, panels, PLC-controlled equipment and sensors.
• Carry out mechanical repairs on gearboxes, bearings, pumps, valves, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Support RCA and implement corrective actions; comply with safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Reading schematics

CMMS familiarity

PLC knowledge

Education

NVQ 3 in Electromechanical

Tools

CMMS

PLC systems

Job description

Multi‑Skilled / Electromechanical Maintenance Engineer

40hrs per week, currently 6-2 / 2-10 with a view to adding a night shift of 10 – 6 once team is fully manned. approx.

£55k inc shift rate

Role Purpose

To provide high‑quality, safe, and efficient electromechanical maintenance support within a heavy industrial lead (Pb) manufacturing environment. The role ensures maximum plant uptime by carrying out reactive maintenance, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement activities across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.

Shift pattern

Predominantly rotating three-shift pattern: mornings/afternoons/nights

Participation in planned shutdowns and commissioning windows as required inc Dec 27 - 31

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Engineering

• Perform fault‑finding, diagnostics, and repair of industrial machinery including furnaces, casting machines, conveyors, crushers, mixers, extraction systems, and material‑handling equipment.
• Conduct planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to minimise breakdowns and extend equipment life.
• Carry out electrical maintenance on motors, drives, control panels, PLC‑controlled equipment, and sensors.
• Complete mechanical repairs involving gearboxes, bearings, pumps, valves, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Support furnace‑related maintenance such as refractory monitoring, burner systems, thermocouples, and cooling systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all work complies with engineering standards, electrical regulations, and site safety rules.

Safety & Compliance

• Work strictly in accordance with health & safety requirements for lead (Pb) processing environments, including PPE, hygiene protocols, and exposure monitoring.
• Assist in ensuring machinery meets PUWER, LOLER, and applicable environmental requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; identify and report hazards promptly.
• Support site audits and statutory inspections (e.g., electrical testing, pressure systems, lifting equipment).

Operational Support

• Provide engineering support to production teams to maximise plant efficiency.
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, lean manufacturing, reliability improvements).
• Update maintenance records, work orders, and asset histories using the site CMMS.

Project & Improvement Work

• Support installation, commissioning, and modification of new and existing plant.
• Suggest and implement engineering improvements to reduce failures and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with external contractors during major shutdowns and project works.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience in industrial, processing, foundry, recycling, or similar harsh environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills.
• Experience with industrial machinery such as conveyors, furnaces, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documents.
• Understanding of PLC‑controlled systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance recording.
• Strong safety awareness.

Desirable

• Good experience in heavy industrial hydraulic equipment.
• Knowledge of refractory systems, burner management, and molten metal handling equipment.
• IOSH safety training.
• Condition‑based monitoring (vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis).
• Welding, fabrication, or machining skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Multiskilled Maintenance.
• Level 3 Electromechanical qualification (preferred).
• Apprenticeship‑trained (advantageous).
• Additional training in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, or industrial automation beneficial.

Behaviours & Attributes

• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Works well under pressure in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and committed to continuous improvement.
• High standards of housekeeping and personal hygiene (critical for lead environments).

What the Company Offers

• Competitive salary + shift allowance.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Training and upskilling (PLC, electrical, mechanical certifications).
• PPE provided including respiratory protection for Pb environments