Engineering Technician

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability of production equipment in Lancaster. This hands-on role requires skills in both electrical and mechanical maintenance, focusing on reducing equipment downtime and improving efficiency. The position offers a salary of £43,000 per annum, along with training opportunities and a supportive work environment. Candidates must have a strong background in maintenance engineering and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Benefits

£43,000 annual salary

Ongoing training opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Multiskilled Engineer, ideally with an electrical bias.
• Competent with fault finding, repair, and maintenance on electrical systems.
• Comfortable with basic mechanical tasks, including changing belts and bearings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities.
• Support and commission new equipment and projects.
• Use CMMS systems to manage maintenance tasks.
• Report and document all maintenance activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Fault finding

Repair and maintenance of electrical systems

Basic mechanical tasks

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Qualification as a Multiskilled Engineer (electrical bias preferred)

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Lancaster

Salary: £43,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

About the Role

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and performance of production equipment across both the factory. This is a hands‑on, varied role where your skills will be fully utilised - reducing downtime, improving repair times, and enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Key Responsibilities for the maintenance engineer

• Carrying outplanned preventative maintenance (PPM)and improvement activities.
• Supporting and commissioning new equipment and projects.
• Using CMMS systems to plan, record, and manage maintenance tasks.
• Accurately reporting and documenting all maintenance activities.
• Conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing long‑term corrective actions.
• Supporting operator cross‑skilling (e.g., lubrication, inspections, changeovers, minor repairs).
• Managing spare parts, conducting criticality and obsolescence reviews, and streamlining stock control.
• Contributing to continuous improvement (CI) initiatives using tools such as 5S, TPM, Asset Management, and Kaizen.
• Preparing weekly and monthly performance reports.

About the maintenance engineer

• A qualifiedMultiskilled Engineer, ideally with anelectrical bias
• Competent with fault finding, repair, and maintenance on electrical systems and controls.
• Comfortable with basic mechanical tasks, including changing belts, bearings, and using hand tools.
• Experienced in manufacturing or process environments, with a focus on reliability and safety.
• Analytical, proactive, and motivated to drive continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer for the maintenance engineer

• £43,000 annual salary
• Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm (no weekend shifts)
• Opportunities for ongoing training and skill development
• A supportive, inclusive working environment with a focus on reliability and innovation

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Sam Turner at Pioneer Selection.