Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical/Multiskilled

Adecco; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Skelmersdale. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in machine maintenance, focusing on preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs. Applicants should possess strong skills in electrical and mechanical systems, and familiarity with PLC and robotics is preferred. This full-time role offers a pay rate of £19.50/hour + a 30% shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in machine maintenance.
• Time-served or NVQ Level trained in electrical/mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs on machinery.
• Monitor and control processes using Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Conduct in-line quality checks and establish process conditions.
• Support delivery of finished products in line with cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Build strong working relationships with on-site stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatic controls

PLC fault finding

Robotics experience

Ability to read electrical drawings

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Time-served or NVQ Level trained

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical or Multi skilled

Location: Skelmersdale
Pay Rate: £19.50/hour + 30% shift allowance (£25.35 ph)

Working Hours:
Day Shifts: Mon-Thurs: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm
Fri: 6am-12pm / 11am-4:35pm
Night Shifts (when required): Mon-Thurs: 9pm-6:30am

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician with a strong background in machine maintenance to join our team. You'll play a key role in ensuring our production equipment runs smoothly and efficiently, supporting both preventive and reactive maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs on machinery.
• Monitor and control processes using Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Conduct in-line quality checks and establish process conditions.
• Support delivery of finished products in line with cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Build strong working relationships with on-site stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Experience: Minimum 2 years in machine maintenance.

Qualifications: Time-served or NVQ Level trained in electrical/mechanical maintenance.

Technical Skills:

• Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, servo controls
• PLC fault finding (Omron preferred)
• Robotics experience (ABB preferred – training available)
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with SOPs and training processes
• Willingness to work night shifts when required

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with Omron vision systems (training available)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to assess and improve procedures and systems
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing maintenance with injection moulding, hydraulics, and pneumatic
• Familiarity with PLCs, drives, and robotics
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Root cause analysis and fault diagnosis expertise

Ready to Apply?

If you're a versatile technician with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

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