Multi Skilled Engineer

Argon Engineering Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days + bank holidays

Bonus up to 12%

Pension matched up to 5%

Job summary

Argon Engineering Limited in Chester is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team. You will maintain, fault-find and repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment, aiming to maximise reliability and minimise downtime in a heavy industrial setting.

The role involves carrying out planned preventative maintenance, following safe works, and supporting project commissioning. A recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 is expected, with experience in conveyors,

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent structured training.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding capabilities in heavy engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, fault-find and repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance to maximise reliability.
• Respond to breakdowns with effective fault diagnosis and fixes.
• Work with CMMS, drawings and P&IDs to support maintenance.
• Liaise with contractors and supervise safe works.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Tools

Conveyors

Chain drives

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic equipment

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Chester

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 + Benefits

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday - Double Days (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00)

Job Type: Permanent

The Company

My client operates within a heavy engineering environment, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team.

The business operates a complex industrial facility where equipment reliability, planned maintenance and continuous improvement are essential to maintaining safe and efficient operations. This is an opportunity to work within a technically challenging environment, supporting plant performance, equipment availability and ongoing engineering projects.

The Role

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical plant equipment. You will play a key role in maximising equipment reliability, minimising downtime and ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out fault-finding, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical plant equipment.
• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
• Responding to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Working in accordance with established maintenance procedures, engineering standards and best practices.
• Supporting plant development, engineering projects, installation and commissioning activities where required.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and asset information using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Working with engineering drawings, schematics and P&IDs to diagnose faults and support maintenance activities.
• Liaising with external contractors and suppliers, overseeing maintenance and repair work and ensuring safe working practices.
• Supporting project commissioning activities and ensuring the appropriate engineering documentation is in place.
• Assisting with outage planning, scheduling and coordination of preparatory maintenance work.
• Identifying equipment defects, reporting issues and recommending improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Supporting the management of change process by identifying and assessing proposed engineering modifications.
• Working in accordance with Permit-to-Work procedures and site safety rules, including the safe supervision of contractors.
• Conducting safety compliance inspections and ensuring maintenance equipment is inspected and defects are reported.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping throughout the workshop and wider facility.
• Reporting unsafe acts and conditions and assisting with incident investigations when required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to improve plant performance and operational efficiency.
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.

The Successful Applicant

To be considered for this Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer position, you should have the following:

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent structured engineering training.
• An ONC, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent engineering experience.
• Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of a broad range of mechanical systems, including rotating equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills within an industrial or heavy engineering environment.
• Practical knowledge of conveyors, chain drives, hydraulic systems and pneumatic equipment.
• Experience working with Permit-to-Work systems and following safe systems of work.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance, breakdown reduction and continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of an engineering team.
• Experience supporting plant mobilisation or commissioning would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000-£55,000 per annum.
• Private medical insurance.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Performance-related bonus of up to 12%, based on plant and individual performance.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 5%.
• Permanent employment within a technically challenging heavy engineering environment.