Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician (Maintenance & Reliability)

Elanco; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a hands-on Mechatronics Technician to join the Speke site Reliability Team. You will diagnose faults across packaging, process equipment, and automation, delivering long‑term improvements to reliability and uptime.

You will work Monday to Friday on a day shift, collaborating with engineers and manufacturing teams to implement sustainable corrective actions and prevent repeat issues, driving site performance forward.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial maintenance with fault finding and maintenance.
• Multi-skilled engineering with mechanical and electrical fault finding.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Able to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Analyses repeat failures and uses data-led solutions.
• Good communication with operators and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and automation equipment failures.
• Investigate recurring issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Carry out reactive maintenance and planned reliability activities.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance equipment performance.
• Work with packaging lines, process equipment, utilities, and automation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
• Record maintenance in CMMS with accurate failure reporting and history.
• Promote safe working practices and compliance with standards.
• Assist root cause investigations and trend analysis.
• Contribute to improving uptime and reliability on site assets.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Data-led solutions

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

PLC/Industrial automation

Vibration analysis

Ultrasound

Job description

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At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

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Your Role

We're looking for a hands‑on Mechatronics Technician (Multi‑Skilled) to join our Reliability Team at our Speke manufacturing site. This brand‑new role is created to improve asset reliability, reduce repeat failures, minimise downtime, and accelerate the resolution of recurring equipment issues across the site. As part of a specialist engineering team, you will identify root causes and deliver sustainable corrective actions, improving long‑term equipment performance and preventing recurring problems.

You will support a wide range of manufacturing equipment, including packaging lines, process equipment, filling systems, mixing vessels, utilities, and automation systems. Working Monday to Friday (day shift), you’ll collaborate closely with engineers and manufacturing teams, bring practical, long‑term solutions, and play a key role in improving equipment reliability and shaping the future of engineering performance at the Speke site.

Your Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and automation equipment failures across the manufacturing site.
• Investigate recurring equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Carry out both reactive maintenance and planned reliability activities to maximise equipment availability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Work across a diverse range of equipment, including packaging lines, filling and mixing systems, utilities, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to minimise downtime and improve site performance.
• Record maintenance activities using the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate failure reporting, corrective actions, and maintenance history are captured.
• Promote safe working practices while ensuring compliance with site quality and engineering standards.
• Support problem‑solving and root cause investigations using a structured approach to identify trends, failure modes, and long‑term improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to improving equipment uptime, reliability, and maintainability on key site assets.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment with exposure to fault finding, equipment improvement, and planned maintenance activities.
• Multi‑skilled engineering experience with both mechanical and electrical fault finding.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while building effective relationships across multiple teams.
• Ability to analyse repeat equipment failures and support practical, data‑led solutions.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operators, engineers, and cross‑functional teams.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Experience working within pharmaceutical, chemical, food, FMCG, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of PLC‑controlled equipment and industrial automation, including the ability to carry out first‑line fault finding on automated systems.
• Experience with reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Experience using condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis or ultrasound.
• VCAT Level I qualification (or willingness to work towards certification).
• Experience using CMMS data to identify repeat failures, track trends, and support reliability improvement plans.
• Experience working with a wide range of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including packaging lines, process equipment, filling systems, mixing vessels, site utilities, and automated production systems, within a regulated and quality‑focused environment.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for this role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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